Rach's Take on Chicken Kyiv (Stuffed, Breaded & Fried Ukrainian-Style)

Step 1

Combine softened butter with lemon juice, garlic and herbs using a rubber spatula or wooden paddle

Step 2

Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper

Step 3

Arrange one-fourth of the butter on each breast, tuck sides and roll tightly, seam-side down, on plastic wrap

Step 4

Wrap and roll each breast tightly and freeze 20 to 30 minutes

Step 5

Set up a breading station in shallow dishes: flour, eggs and breadcrumbs

Step 6

Season each with salt and pepper

Step 7

Season the breadcrumbs with dried herbs and lemon peel to taste

Step 8

Coat chicken in breading

Step 9

Heat oil to 350°F over medium to medium-high heat

Step 10

Line a baking sheet with foil and parchment and a wire rack insert

Step 11

Preheat oven to 325°F, with rack at center

Step 12

Fry the chicken bundles in hot oil to brown the breading, then drain on wire rack and transfer to oven 12 to 15 minutes, until the chicken is 165°F in the center

Step 13

Serve chicken with cress and lemon alongside