Chicken Kiev

By lorik

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 Tbsp minced chives
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 3/4 cup crushed cornflakes
• 2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/3 cup buttermilk
• Cooking spray

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from Tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, mix butter, chives and garlic. Shape into a 3 in. x 2 in. rectangle. Cover and freeze unti lfirm, about 30 minutes.

Flatten each chicken breast to 1/4 in. thickness. Cut the butter mixture crosswise into six pieces; place one piece in center of each chicken breast. Fold long sides over butter fold ends up and secure with a toothpick.

Combine the cornflakes, parsley and paprika. Dip the chicken into buttermilk, coat evenly with cornflake mixture. Place chicken, seam side down, on a rimmed baking sheet lined with a rack. Spray each piece lightly with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered at 425 for 35 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temp of 155. Remove toothpicks before serving. Yield: 6 servings.