Chef John's Chicken Kiev Golden Garlic Herb Butter Chicken Kiev Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped 1 teaspoon lemon juice Salt and black pepper, to taste 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 large eggs, beaten 1 cup breadcrumbs 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying) Fresh lemon wedges, for garnish Directions: In a small bowl, mix softened butter, garlic, parsley, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Shape into a log using plastic wrap and freeze until firm, about 30 minutes. Pound each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap to about 1/4-inch thickness. Slice frozen herb butter into four portions. Place one portion in the center of each chicken breast. Fold in the sides and roll tightly, securing with toothpicks. Place rolled chicken in the fridge for 30 minutes to set. Prepare three shallow bowls: flour in one, beaten eggs in another, and breadcrumbs mixed with paprika in the third. Dredge each chilled chicken roll in flour, then egg, then breadcrumb mixture. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry each chicken roll for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove toothpicks, rest for 5 minutes, and serve with lemon wedges. Prep Time: 45 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Kcal: 510 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #chickenkiev #herbbutter #chefjohn #crispychicken #homemadegoodness #goldenfried #garlicbutter #chickendinner #weeknightmeals #easydinner #butterchickenroll #comfortfood #classicrecipe #familydinner #kievstyle #europeanflavors #homecooking #herbsandspices #chickenrecipes #bakedchicken Crispy, buttery, and filled with garlicky herb goodness! My take on Chef John’s Chicken Kiev is bursting with flavor and comfort in every bite. A golden classic you’ll want to make again and again!

Roasted Garlic Compound Butter Creamy Roasted Garlic and Herb Compound Butter Ingredients: 1 bulb garlic 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper Optional: 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest for brightness Directions: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the top off the garlic bulb to expose the cloves, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 35–40 minutes until soft and golden. Allow the roasted garlic to cool, then squeeze the cloves out of their skins into a bowl. Mash the garlic until smooth using a fork. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, mashed garlic, herbs, salt, pepper, and lemon zest (if using). Mix until well blended. Transfer the butter to parchment paper or plastic wrap and form into a log. Twist the ends and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up. Slice and use as needed on bread, steak, vegetables, or seafood. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes (plus chill time) Kcal: 90 kcal per tablespoon | Servings: About 8 servings (1 tbsp each) #roastedgarlic #compoundbutter #homemadebutter #garlicbutter #flavoredbutter #easyrecipes #fromscratch #steaktopping #herbbutter #butterlover #garlickitchen #comfortcooking #elevateyourmeals #gourmetathome #kitchenhacks #garlichacks #quickcondiment #butterideas #homemadewithlove #spreadtheflavor This Roasted Garlic Compound Butter is everything 😍🧄 Spread it, melt it, love it! Perfect on steak, bread, or veggies!