Shelly's Recipe

CHICKEN KIEV

Category: Chicken

1/4 cup butter, softened
1 tbsp grated onion
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried tarragon
1/4 tsp pepper
6boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1egg
1 tbsp milk
1 envelope seasoned chicken coating mix (2 3/4 oz)

Combine the butter, onion, parsley, garlic powder, tarragon and pepper. Shape mixture into six pencil-thin strips about 2 inches long; place on waxed paper. Freeze until firm, about 30 minutes. Flatten each chicken breast to 1/4 inch. Place one butter strip in the center of each chicken breast. Fold long sides over butter; fold ends up and secure with a toothpick.

In a bowl, beat egg and milk; place coating mix in another bowl. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then roll in coating mix. Place chicken, seam side down, in a greased 13x9x2 inch baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 425 for 35-40 minutes or until the chicken juices run clear. Remove toothpicks before serving. Serves 6