Garlic Baked Chicken Breasts

Photo: flickr user trekkyandy

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened

1 tablespoon snipped chives or parsley

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

6 smalls chicken breast halves

1 1/2 cups crushed cornflakes

2 tablespoons snipped parsley

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/4 cup buttermilk

Preparation

Mix margarine, chives and garlic powder together and shape into a 2" X 3" rectangle. Cover and freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.

Remove skin and bones from chicken breasts. Flatten each chicken breast to 1/4-inch thickness between waxed paper or plastic wrap.

Cut margarine mixture crosswise into 6 pieces. Place 1 piece on center of each chicken breast. Fold long sides over margarine; fold ends up and secure with wooden pick. Mix cereal, parsley and paprika.

Dip chicken into buttermilk; coat evenly with cereal mixture. Place chicken breasts, seam sides down, in greased square pan, 9 X 9 X 2 inches. Bake uncovered in 425-degree oven until the chicken is done, about 35 minutes.