Gut Friendly Herb Butter Chicken Kiev
Few things hit the way a perfectly golden, crispy chicken roll does when you cut into it and a pool of herbed butter comes rushing out. This classic preparation leans on clean, whole-food ingredients ā real butter, fresh parsley, chives, and thyme ā so you're not dealing with the processed fillers or mystery additives that can throw a sensitive gut off balance. The herb butter is the heart of the dish, and because it's made from scratch, you control exactly what goes into it. Pounding the chicken to an even thickness and rolling it tightly around that chilled butter log ensures every bite is juicy and tender rather than tough or dry. The pan-sear followed by a finish in the oven gives you a deeply golden crust without needing a deep fryer or excessive oil ā just a few tablespoons of a clean neutral oil like avocado or sunflower. Fresh herbs aren't just for flavor here; parsley, chives, and thyme are gentle on digestion and add brightness that makes the whole dish feel light despite how satisfying it is. This is the kind of showstopper that looks impressive on the plate but is genuinely straightforward to pull off at home.
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4 servings
For the herb butter
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 3 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- Ā½ tsp fine sea salt
For the chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 7ā8 oz each)
- Ā½ tsp fine sea salt
For the breading
- Ā½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- Ā½ tsp fine sea salt
For cooking
- 3 tbsp neutral oil (such as sunflower or avocado oil)
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Make the herb butter: In a small bowl, mash together the softened butter, parsley, chives, thyme, and 1/2 tsp salt with a fork until the herbs are evenly distributed throughout the butter. Scrape the mixture onto a sheet of plastic wrap, roll it into a log about 1 inch in diameter, and twist the ends to seal. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, until firm.
- 2
Butterfly each chicken breast: Place one breast flat on a cutting board and, holding your knife parallel to the board, slice horizontally through the thickest part, stopping about 1/2 inch from the opposite edge so the breast opens like a book. Lay a sheet of plastic wrap over the opened breast and pound with a meat mallet or rolling pin to an even 1/4-inch thickness. Repeat with the remaining breasts.
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