Kotlety po-Kievski (Keto, No Breading)
Chicken Kiev (Pan-Seared, No Breading)
Yes, with a tweak: critically, request NO breading or flour dredge. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Russian dishes.
What it is
A succulent boneless chicken breast, pounded thin and rolled around a core of cold, herb-garlic butter, then pan-seared or baked until the chicken is perfectly cooked and the butter is melted and fragrant, without any breading.
Key ingredients
Chicken breast, unsalted butter, garlic, fresh dill/parsley, cooking oil (for searing).
How to make it keto
Critically, request NO breading or flour dredge. Specify that the chicken should be pan-seared or baked until cooked through to retain the butter filling.
Say this to the waiter (Russian)
Котлеты по-Киевски, пожалуйста, без панировки и муки. Приготовьте на сковороде или запеките.
For Kotlety po-Kievski, please make it without breading or flour. Pan-sear or bake the chicken.
Watch out for
The defining characteristic of traditional Chicken Kiev is its breaded crust, which is omitted here. Ensure no flour is used as a dredge prior to cooking.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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