CHICKEN KIEV WITH MASHED POTATOES

SERVES 4 PREPARATION: 20 MINUTES CHILLING: 60 MINUTES COOKING: 20 MINUTES

GARLIC BUTTER

➧ 125g butter, at room temperature

➧ 4 garlic cloves, chopped

➧ 1 round of feta cheese, crumbled

➧ 60ml (¼c) chopped parsley

➧ 30ml (2T) chopped fresh basil OR 5ml (1t) dried basil

➧ 5ml (1t) dried thyme

➧ 2,5ml (½t) freshly ground pepper

CHICKEN KIEV

➧ 4 chicken breast fillets

➧ 15ml (1T) chicken spice

➧ 60ml (¼c) flour

➧ 2 eggs, beaten

➧ 375ml (1½c) breadcrumbs

➧ 30ml (2T) oil

TO SERVE

➧ cooked mashed potatoes

➧ fresh herbs of your choice

➧ lemon wedges

Grease an ovenproof dish or a baking sheet that fits in the air fryer with nonstick spray and keep handy. Also keep a few toothpicks handy.

1 Garlic butter Mix the ingredients well.

2 Chicken Kiev Butterfly the chicken fillets and generously spread garlic butter in the middle of each. Secure the fillets with toothpicks so the butter doesn't run out when it melts.

3 Season the chicken all over with the spice. Roll each fillet in the flour, then dip in the egg.

Roll the chicken in the breadcrumbs, dip in the egg again, then roll in the breadcrumbs again. Firmly press to make sure the crumbs stick.

4 Transfer the chicken to a plate and chill in the fridge for an hour.

5 Preheat the air fryer for 2-3 minutes to 200°C. Transfer the chicken to the baking sheet or ovenproof dish. Spray or drizzle a little of the oil over and fry for 10 minutes.

6 Turn the chicken over and drizzle or spray more oil over. Fry for another 10 minutes or until golden brown and cooked.

7 To serve Remove the toothpicks and put on top of the mashed potatoes.

8 Drizzle any excess butter over the potatoes and garnish with fresh herbs. Serve with the lemon wedges.

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