Air-Fried Chicken Kiev
Air-Fried Chicken Kiev pairs a crisp, golden breadcrumb crust with a rich, garlicky herb butter that melts into the tender chicken. Each bite balances buttery savoriness with a touch of paprika warmth and fresh parsley. Serve for a cozy weeknight dinner or an impressive yet lighter take on a classic comfort dish.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Air-Fried Chicken Kiev, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 46 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 29
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 39
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
In a bowl, mix butter, parsley, garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt until well combined. Form the herbed butter into two equal balls. Set the balls on a baking sheet and freeze for 10 minutes.
- 2
Place chicken on a clean work surface and season both sides with salt and pepper. Set one chilled butter ball in the center of each chicken breast. Pull the sides of the chicken up around the butter to form a ball; wrap each ball in plastic wrap and twist to secure. Place on the baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes.
- 3
Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 4
Arrange three shallow bowls for breading. Put flour in the first bowl and egg in the second bowl. Stir panko and paprika together in the third bowl. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, then in the beaten egg, and finally in the panko mixture.
- 5
Place the breaded chicken in the air fryer basket. Spray each breast with nonstick spray.
- 6
Air-fry for 5 minutes. Spray again with nonstick spray and cook until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the chicken should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 7
Move the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Calories 1025.81 kcal High 51%
- Protein 68.97 g Good Source 138%
- Carbohydrate 106.47 g 39%
- Total Fat 31.64 g High 41%
- Saturated Fat 17.34 g High 87%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 320.44 mg High 107%
- Sodium 396.9 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 5.12 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 2.9 g --
- Added Sugars 0.09 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 92.55 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 5.33 mg Good Source 30%
- Potassium 160.61 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 49.24 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 15.95 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin D 0.52 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Air Fried Chicken Kiev is made with 10 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Butter, Chicken Breast, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 1025.81 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Air-Fried Chicken Kiev made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Chicken Breast, Eggs, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Air-Fried Chicken Kiev?
- About 40 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1025.81 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Air-Fried Chicken Kiev easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Air-Fried Chicken Kiev healthy?
- Air-Fried Chicken Kiev has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 1025.81 calories and 68.97 g of protein, or 138% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 396.9 mg (17% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 17.34 g (87% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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