If you’re in search of a simple yet hearty meal this winter, Simon’s chicken Kiev is a must-try. This delicious protein and vitamin-filled dinner is perfect for families looking for a classic favourite.
Ingredients
Chicken Kiev
- 3 cloves of garlic, crushed
- Juice and zest of half a lemon
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped tarragon
- 250g butter
- 4 x 175g chicken fillets
- 100g flour
- 1 beaten egg
- 175g fresh breadcrumbs
- 130g polenta
Sautéed vegetables
- Oil to fry
- 3 carrots
- 2 red onions
- ½ of a celeriac head
- 75g butter
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- A few tarragons leaves for garnish
Method
- Preheat the oven to 180c.
- After blending the butter, garlic, lemon and tarragon together, roll the mixture into four balls.
- Next, wrap the balls in baking paper then place in the freezer for approximately 2 hours until solid.
- Using a baton, flatten the chicken, then place the frozen butter on the centre of each fillet. Fold the chicken around the butter and press until a round shape. Then, wrap the fillets in cling film and chill for 30 minutes.
- Remove the fillets from the refrigerator and roll the chicken in flour, followed by egg, then into a mix of breadcrumbs and polenta, repeating the process until the chicken is well coated.
- Shallow fry each side of the kievs in oil then bake for 20-25 mins.
- Slice the vegetables before frying them in butter and lemon.
- Using the fried vegetables, make a bed on the plate and place the chicken kiev on top.
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