Sunday, October 21, 2018

HANK RYAN'S YUMMY CHICKEN KIEV

LUCY BURDETTE: Today I'm so happy to welcome my pal and wonderful writer Hank Phillippi Ryan. With her new book just out and working on a million other things, how does she have time to cook? But she does when it counts, and here's one of her favorite recipes. Don't forget to enter a comment and you might win a copy of TRUST ME!

HANK: Even though it's decadent, this recipe is such a staple for us.  The yummy crunchy outside and the gooey buttery inside--fabulous. And I use almond flour instead of regular flour.  Pair this with a super-simple fettuccini Alfredo and a green vegetable and salad--and add white wine if you're celebrating. And hey--what's not to celebrate?  

Ingredients:

Chicken breast cutlets pounded flat (one per person--maybe two)
Two sticks of very cold butter

One cup almond flour  
Two egg whites
Salt and pepper to taste

3 T. Olive oil and 2T butter for sautéing each batch

Directions:

Put egg whites into a flat saucer.
Put flour into a different flat saucer.
Set aside.

Pre-heat oven to 350.
(You may want to start the pasta water now--see below.)

Pound chicken breasts flat.   


Place a chunk of cold butter (less than 1T)  in the center of each flattened piece of chicken.  Season with salt and pepper. Flap up the sides, then the top and bottom, to form a roll. 

One at a time,  roll each pocket into the egg whites to coat it, then into the flour. The egg whites will make the flour stick.  Place each roll onto a wax paper covered plate. 

(You will have to do this one at a time, rinsing your hands in between, because they will get very gooey. If the pockets aren't staying closed, you can secure them with a toothpick.)

When all the pieces are coated and place on the waxed paper, put the plate in the refrigerator to chill for an hour or so.  (Or! You can freeze some of these now and use another time!)

Prepare a large skillet by covering the bottom with olive oil, then adding a tablespoon or so of butter. Heat to medium.  Saute the rolls over medium heat until they are golden brown on all sides--2 to 3 minutes.  

Transfer to a baking tray and bake 20 minutes (at 350) or until cooked through.

Meanwhile, make:

HANK'S EASY ALFREDO

Pasta of your choice  (fettuccini works)
Heavy cream (up to one-half cup)
Grated high-quality parmesan cheese (keep some aside for topping)
Butter (up to 3 Tablespoons)
Pepper

Bring a pot of water to a vigorous boil.
Add the pasta, cook al dente.
Drain the pasta, and return to hot pan.  (Reserve a little pasta water just in case)
Add a chunk of butter, a scant third cup of cream, and however much parmesan you want. Stir until mixed--you might want to add a bit more cream if needed. Or a little of the pasta water if it is too thick.  Add salt and pepper to taste. 

Sometimes I add cooked frozen peas to the pasta--it's very pretty! And you can sprinkle with parsley. 

You are trying to make the pasta finish at the same as the Kievs.  (The pasta will hold, for a little bit, if it's covered, and you can rejuvenate by adding hot cream.)

Serve one Kiev per person, accompanied by the pasta.  It's good to include a green vegetable as a side--steamed broccoli works well, and makes the whole dish beautiful.   When you cut into the Kievs, the melted butter comes out...it's so yummy!

HANK WILL BE GIVING AWAY ONE COPY OF TRUST ME—LEAVE A COMMENT TO BE ENTERED IN THE DRAWING!

TRUST ME by Hank Phillippi Ryan

The first psychological standalone from nationally best-selling author Hank Phillippi Ryan. 

Everyone's talking about it--notorious party girl Ashlyn Bryant is accused of an unspeakable crime.
But If Ashlyn is innocent, why doesn't she say so on the witness stand? Convinced of Ashlyn's guilt, journalist Mercer Hennessey fanatically writes the true story of this provocative case.

Everyone agrees--only the despicable Ashlyn could have committed this crime.

But did she?

One obsessed journalist. One troubled mom. Two smart women facing off in a high stakes psychological cat and mouse game  prove their truth about a terrible crime. But which one is the cat? And which one is the mouse? I dare you to find the liar. 


HANK PHILLIPPI RYAN is the on-air investigative reporter for Boston's WHDH-TV. She's won 34 EMMYs and dozens more journalism honors. The nationally bestselling author of 10 mysteries, Ryan's also an award-winner in her second profession—with five Agathas, three Anthonys, two Macavitys, the Daphne, and for THE OTHER WOMAN, the coveted Mary Higgins Clark Award. Critics call her "a master of suspense" and "a superb and gifted storyteller" and she is the only author to have won the Agatha in four different categories: Best First, Best Novel, Best Short Story and Best Non-Fiction. Her novels have been named Library Journal's Best of 2014, 2015 and 2016.  Hank's newest book is the acclaimed standalone psychological suspense thriller TRUST ME (August 28, 2018), which Suspense Magazine's reviewer calls "By far one of the best thrillers I've read in years."  The Booklist starred review says “It’s a knockout,” and New York Post, BOOK BUB, PopSugar, CrimeReads and Real Simple Magazine named it one of the Best Thrillers of Summer 2018.
Hank is a founder of MWA University and past president of National Sisters in Crime. Visit Hank online at HankPhillippiRyan.com, on Twitter @HankPRyan, on Instagram @hankpryan and Facebook at HankPhillippiRyanAuthor


62 comments:

  1. I haven't made Chicken Kiev in years! It is such an indulgent dish!
    Your new book sounds exciting! I like the name Ashlyn.
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    1. Exactly! It’s a little retro, isn’t it? And such a treat!

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  2. Ok, now here it is 7:30 in the morning, and you've done went and made my lips smack. Chicken kiev sounds wonderful. I've never had it but it sounds delicious and doesn't appear to be that hard to make. The photo shows something green also inside the chicken that isn't listed in the ingredients. Am I to take it that you can add things along with the butter to the center of the pounded out chicken? Love that you can do some of the prep ahead of time and freeze making a later meal supper easy.

    "Trust Me" sounds like a fabulous book and one I would definitely love the opportunity to read. I think it would be a page turner to read about Ashlyn's dilemma. Thanks for the chance to win a copy!
    2clowns at arkansas dot net

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    1. Good eyes! Yes, the photo shows a little sprinkle of parsley, so feel free to add! Every time I make this it looks different, but that is part of the fun. Crossing fingers that you love it…

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  3. Both the chicken Kiev and the thriller sound wonderful!

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  4. I'm a fan of chicken Kiev and my family insists in having this at least once a month. What an intriguing title and cover, simple but eye catching.

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    1. Oh, what a lucky family! And crossing fingers you’ll love Trust Me. And here’s a big secret about the cover: turn it sideways, and see what it spells underneath :-) not so simple now, right? Xxxxxxx

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  5. That sounds so good and the fettuccini is a perfect side I would certainly enjoy reading your new book!

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    1. Isn’t it? Sometimes I make it with fat free half-and-half instead of cream and it really works!

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  6. I have never eaten chicken Kiev but your recipe for that and the Alfredo sounds so delectable. I think I will try this for a celebration meal so will need to buy that bottle of wine.

    I have been hearing and reading wonderful things about Trust Me.
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    1. It is definitely a celebration meal! And you can make the chicken with cheese, like cold cheddar or Swiss, instead of butter. Or a little of each :-)

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  7. It's been years since I made Chicken Kiev. Your's looks lovely!!

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    1. Exactly! It used to be my dinner party standard go to! I wonder why I stopped…

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    2. EXACTLY - mine too! I also wonder why I stopped!! I think I will make it this week - xoxo

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  8. I used to make chicken kien. Not sure why I stopped. I plan on making your recipe in the next few weeks. Thanks for bringing back memories. Thanks for the chance to win your book, too!

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    1. Well, I so agree! That’s exactly what I was just thinking! We should bring it back!

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  9. I’ve never had Chicken Kiev. It looks delicious. Thanks for sharing the recipes. The book sounds great.

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    1. Hurray! Thank you! Crossing fingers you love the book!

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  10. Thank you! It definitely is delicious… And you can add breadcrumbs, too. Or cheese on the outside! Experiment!

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  11. Welcome to the Kitchen, Hank! I still remember making Fettucine Alfredo for my parents in my first apartment and my dad teasing me that it was just "fancy mac and cheese." But he cleaned his plate. :)

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  12. Kay Garret beat me to it. I was wondering about the greenery in the picture!
    Parsley is nice. I bet other fresh herbs would also be a good addition.
    The almond flour must add a nice crunch and taste.
    libbydodd at comcast dot net

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    1. Yes, the almond flour is great! And not so…flour-y :-)

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  13. thanks for the review. You are a new to me author.
    kckendler at gmail dot com

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  14. Super recipe and a contest - thanks for both

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  15. Hi Hank! Chicken Kiev is one of the first recipes I made from the Joy of Cooking cookbook I got as a wedding gift many moons ago. I'd only had the dish once before, at a then newly-opened restaurant in Dallas called The Grape, and they served it with their namesake grapes stuffed inside! Like many others, I haven't made this in several years, but you've inspired me to bring back this tasty dish. (They'll probably be a run on chicken breasts now at the markets everywhere. LOL)Looking forward to reading Trust Me. Such a cleverly "deceptive" book cover design. Kudos, and thanks for the recipes!

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    1. Oops, forgot to add my email: lola777_22 at hotmail dot com

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    2. Yes, I get chills every time I see that cover! And I love that we all used to make it, and don’t anymore. What fun!

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  16. Hank, can't wait to read your book or try this recipe. Both are delightful.

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  17. The recipe and book both sound great. Legallyblonde1961@yahoo.com

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  18. I've never made Chicken Kiev, but this recipe looks amazing. "Trust Me" sounds like a real page-turner, looking forward to reading.
    diannekc8(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. I hope you love it… It is my 10th novel, but my first standalone, so very exciting!

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  19. Not entering. I just want to say that I absolutely LOVED Trust Me! It was one of my all time favorite books!

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    1. Robyn! If I weren’t seatbelt buckled into my airplane seat right now, with everyone around me, I would burst into applause! Thank you!

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  20. Hi Hank! Your recipe looks delicious and very doable. I read Trust Me through Net Galley and popped my review of it in several places. Wonderful book! I'd still like a physical copy though!
    patdupuy@yahoo.com

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    1. Pat D—thank you! Awwww— and truly, those wonderful reviews make an incredible difference. XO xo

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  21. Recipe sounds really good as does your book! Thanks for the chance to win.

    faithdcreech at gmail dot com

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  22. Sounds so good! Much better than the peanut butter staple food in BELIEVE ME. I wanted to leap into the story and fix her a salad. <3

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    1. That is so funny, trust me! Although the food and trust me is pretty much pizza and wine :-)

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  23. I've never had Chicken Kiev. It looks good.
    The book looks good too. 😉

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    1. Doesn’t it? Can’t go wrong with crispy crusted chicken, right? And I hope you think the book is delicious as well!

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  24. This looks YUMMY! Thanks so much for the recipes and the chance to win! aut1063(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. Oh, my pleasure! I envision all of us making it the same day, right? So funny!

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  25. Yum. And any day is worth celebrating, so this dinner will go nicely.
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    1. I so agree! On my way home from the airport now, on a day when I have been in the air more than on the ground… Whoa!

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  26. Bring back Chicken Kiev! Thank you for the reminder and the recipe. As for Trust Me...what amazing reviews....looking forward to reading it. Adding Mysteryloverskitchen.com to my reading list for sure.

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  27. Oh, that sounds yummy! Dm_richards(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  28. The book sounds exciting. Thanks for the chance to win.
    cameronbarbara@ymail.com

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  29. I love Chicken Kiev! And I guess I didn't realize it was fairly easy to make...will have to try this recipe (and the book looks good, too!)

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  30. Food looks yummy, books sounds good. cheetahthecat1986ATgmailDOTcom

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  31. Hank what 2 wonderful recipes and here not long ago my hubby tried his hand at making alfredo sauce and it didn't turn out right at all. I would love to read and review one of your books it's been awhile since i had the pleasure. peggy clayton ptclayton2 (at) aol (dot) com

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  32. Hank, so lovely to have you visit us! Loved the book! What a clever premise. ~ Daryl

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  33. I just now discovered this awesome website/blog. Can't wait to dig into the recipes and books.

    Also excited for a chance to win a copy of Trust Me. Fingers crossed. peggyrusso3@gmail.com

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