Russian Style Chicken Recipes

CHICKEN KIEV

Steps:

• Combine 1/3 cup butter, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1 teaspoon garlic powder. On a 6x6 inch piece of aluminum foil, spread mixture to about 2x3 inches. Place this mixture in the coldest section of your freezer and freeze until firm. This can be done ahead of time.
• Remove all fat from the chicken breast. If using whole chicken breasts, cut them in half. Place each chicken breast half between 2 pieces of waxed paper and using a mallet, pound carefully to about 1/4 inch thickness or less.
• When butter mixture is firm, remove from freezer and cut into 6 equal pieces. Place one piece of butter on each chicken breast. Fold in edges of chicken and then roll to encase the butter completely. Secure the chicken roll with small skewers or toothpicks.
• In a mixing bowl, beat eggs with water until fluffy. In a separate bowl, mix together 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, dill weed and flour. Coat the chicken well with the seasoned flour. Dip the floured chicken in the egg mixture and then roll in the bread crumbs. Place coated chicken on a shallow tray and chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
• In a medium size deep frying pan, heat vegetable oil to medium-high. Fry chicken for about 5 minutes then turn over and fry for 5 minutes longer or until the chicken is golden brown. To test for doneness, cut into one of the rolled chicken breasts to make sure it doesn't have a pink interior. Serve immediately, garnished with a sliced lemon twist and a sprinkling or parsley.

BAKED CHICKEN, RUSSIAN STYLE

Steps:

• 1. In a medium bowl, cream the butter till light and fluffy. Add lemon peel, lemon juice, and pepper. Mix thoroughly. Reserve 1/4 cup of the mixture.
• 2. In a separate bowl, beat egg and water together. Place flour in another bowl, and breadcrumbs in a third bowl. Coat each chicken breast in flour, then dip in egg mixture. Coat with breadcrumbs.
• 3. Heat the butter mixture, all but 1/4 cup, in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook on all sides 10 to 15 minutes, turning gently.
• 4. Place the chicken and drippings in a 9x13-inch baking dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Bake in a preheated 400-degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes. During the last 5 minutes of baking, baste the chicken pieces with 1/4 cup of butter mixture. Serve hot with lemon butter sauce spooned over chicken.

RUSSIAN CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Heat oil in large skillet over a medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 4 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove chicken and place in a 3-L baking dish.
• Miz dressing, jam and soup mix in a small bowl. Pour over chicken.
• Bake 45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

RUSSIAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix the Russian dressing, apricot jelly, (mayo if applicable) and french onion soup.
• Stir until well combined in separate bowl.
• Place chicken in glass baking pan.
• Pour dressing mix over chicken and bake uncovered at 350°F for 40-50 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
• Served best over Jasmine rice.
• Enjoy!

RUSSIAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Mix Russian dressing and peach jam together. Add water until well blended.
• Place the chicken thighs in a dutch oven or a roaster pan.
• Pour the mixture over the thighs.
• Cover and cook chicken for 40 minutes. Remove cover and continue to cook for another 35-50 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

RUSSIAN-STYLE CHICKEN CUTLETS

Steps:

• Break the bread into pieces.
• In a large bowl, soak the bread in the half-and-half until the liquid is absorbed, about 2 minutes.
• Mix in the chicken, egg, salt, pepper, dill and the 3 tablespoons room-temperature butter.
• Put in the freezer for about 10 minutes to firm up.
• Remover the chicken mixture from the freezer; it will still be very soft.
• Form the mixture into four oval cutlets and coat them with the bread crumbs.
• In a large nonstick frying pan, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and the oil over moderate heat.
• Cook the cutlets until golden brown and just done, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
• Variation for Italian-Style Chicken Cutlets: Omit the dill.
• Use half bread crumbs, half grated Parmesan cheese to coat the cutlets.

RUSSIAN DRESSING CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Coat 9x13 baking dish with non-stick spray. Lay chicken pieces in dish and sprinkle well with salt and garlic powder.
• In bowl, mix together remaining ingredients and pour over chicken.
• Bake covered for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours.