Garlic Chicken Kiev
Submitted by hazzmat
Crispy corn flake-crusted chicken breasts stuffed with garlic-herb butter that melts into the meat during quick microwave cooking for easy weeknight chicken kiev.
YIELD
6 servingsPREP
15 minCOOK
10READY
25 minThis streamlined chicken kiev skips the deep fryer but keeps that dramatic butter burst when you cut into the breast.
Pound chicken thin, wrap around frozen garlic-chive butter sticks, then coat in crunchy corn flakes for texture that rivals traditional breading.
The microwave cooks it through in about 8 minutes while the butter melts into pockets of garlicky richness.
Pair with mashed potatoes or rice to catch every drop of that herb-infused butter sauce.
Kitchen Tips
- Freeze that butter solid: The firmer the butter rectangle, the easier to wrap and the less likely to leak during cooking.
- Seal those edges: Overlap the chicken breast edges well and secure with toothpicks to trap butter inside.
- Let it rest: The 5-minute standing time lets butter redistribute through the meat rather than all rushing out when you slice.
Ingredients
Directions
Mix margarine, chives and the garlic 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 1 piece on center of 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 ½ 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.
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