Orange Chicken Kiev

By GmaJan12

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons minced chives
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the butter, chives, parsley, salt and pepper. Shape into a 6-in. x 2-in. rectangle; place on waxed paper. Freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.

Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut butter mixture into six strips; place one strip in the center of each chicken breast half. Roll up and tuck in ends; secure with a toothpick.

Place the flour in a shallow bowl. In another bowl, beat egg and orange juice. In a third bowl, combine bread crumbs and orange peel. Coat chicken with flour, dip in egg mixture, then roll in crumb mixture. Place seam side down in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.

Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Discard toothpicks.

Yield: 6 servings.