Garlic Chicken Kiev

Photo: flickr user Tom Anderson

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter, softened

1 tablespoon Chopped fresh chives or parsley

1/8 teaspoon Garlic powder

6 Boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/2 pounds)

2 cups Corn flakes, crushed (about 1 Cup)

2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley

1/2 teaspoon Paprika

1/4 cup Buttermilk or milk

Preparation

Mix margarine, chives and the garlic I powder; shape into rectangle, 3 x 2 I inches. Cover and freeze about 30 minutes or until firm. Flatten each chicken I breast half to l/4-inch thickness between waxed paper or plastic wrap. Cut margarine mixture crosswise into 6 pieces. Place I piece on center of I each chicken breast half. Fold long sides over margarine; fold up ends and secure with toothpick. Mix corn flakes, parsley and paprika.

Dip chicken into buttermilk; lightly and evenly coat with corn flakes mixture.

Arrange chicken, seam sides down, on microwavable rack in microwavable dish. Microwave uncovered on high 8 to 10 minutes, rotating dish 1/2 turn after 4 minutes, until chicken is done. Let stand uncovered 5 minutes.

6 servings. Oven Directions: Heat oven to 425!. Spray square pan, 9 x 9 x 2 inches, with non stick cooking spray Prepare chicken as directed Place chicken, seam sides down, in pan. Bake uncovered about 35 minutes or until chicken is done.