Elevate your dinner game with this High Protein Chicken Kyiv, a nutritious twist on the classic comfort dish that’s perfect for health-conscious food lovers. Tender chicken breasts are stuffed with a creamy, protein-packed filling made from cottage cheese, fresh baby spinach, and aromatic garlic, all enhanced with bright notes of dill and lemon zest. Coated in almond flour and seared to golden perfection, each piece is finished in the oven for a crisp yet guilt-free crust. With the use of wholesome ingredients like almond flour and egg whites, this recipe is low-carb, gluten-free, and ideal for those seeking a satisfying, high-protein meal. Serve with your favorite roasted vegetables or a crisp salad for a well-rounded and delicious dinner option that’s ready in under an hour.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, chopped spinach, minced garlic, dill, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. This is your filling.
Cut a pocket into each chicken breast by slicing horizontally into the thickest part without cutting all the way through.
Stuff the pockets with the cottage cheese filling, then use toothpicks to secure the openings.
In a shallow dish, beat the egg whites until slightly frothy.
Place the almond flour in another shallow dish.
Dip each stuffed chicken breast first into the egg whites, allowing any excess to drip off, then coat with almond flour, pressing gently to adhere.
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Sear each chicken breast, about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
Remove from the oven, let rest for 5 minutes, then remove toothpicks before serving.
Serving size | 1298.8 grams (1298.8g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 2489 |
Total Fat 124.20g | 159% |
Saturated Fat 20.00g | 100% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.20g | |
Cholesterol 679mg | 226% |
Sodium 3571mg | 155% |
Total Carbohydrate 48.30g | 18% |
Dietary Fiber 12.10g | 43% |
Total Sugars 22.40g | |
Protein 290.60g | 581% |
Vitamin D 10IU | 48% |
Calcium 462mg | 36% |
Iron 11mg | 62% |
Potassium 338mg | 7% |
Source of Calories