Chicken Kiev

High school (ages 12+)
Food & Cooking

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/chicken-kiev

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1. What was Chicken Kiev's job?Suprême de volaille à la Kiev
2. What is the disputed origin?Attributed to French, Russian, or Ukrainian culinary traditions
3. What is the related term in russian/ukrainian cuisine?Côtelette de volaille (stuffed chicken breast)
4. How is Chicken Kiev made?First, a chicken fillet is flattened and a piece of cold butter is tucked inside. The chicken is then sealed, coated with flour, egg, and breadcrumbs, and cooked until golden.
5. Why is the butter inside Chicken Kiev?When you cut into it, the butter melts and bursts out, giving a warm, rich flavor that surprises your taste buds.

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