Yeast Free Herb Butter Chicken Kiev
Few dishes deliver a more satisfying moment than slicing into a golden, crispy chicken roll and watching a pool of herby, melted butter spill out onto the plate. This classic preparation layers fresh parsley, chives, and thyme into softened butter, which gets tucked inside a pounded chicken breast and sealed with a crunchy breadcrumb coating ā pure comfort food done properly. For anyone avoiding yeast, the breading here uses plain breadcrumbs and all-purpose flour with no leavening agents or fermented ingredients anywhere in the recipe, so the whole dish is straightforwardly safe without any substitutions required. The technique of chilling the butter log before assembly is the real secret ā it keeps everything neat and ensures that molten herb butter stays locked inside during searing and baking rather than leaking out too early. A quick pan sear builds that deep golden crust before the oven finishes the job gently, giving you juicy, perfectly cooked chicken every single time. It looks impressive enough for a dinner party but follows a clear, step-by-step process that any home cook can nail on a weeknight.
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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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