BEST CHICKEN KIEV

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From holiday dinners to potluck suppers, this is one of my favorite meals. Folks love the mildly seasoned chicken roll-ups. -Karin Erickson, Burney, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon minced chives
1 garlic clove, minced
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (8 ounces each)
3/4 cup crushed cornflakes
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/3 cup buttermilk

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the butter, chives and garlic. Shape into a 3-in. x 2-in. rectangle. Cover and freeze until firm, about 30 minutes., Flatten each chicken breast to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut the butter mixture into six 1-in. pieces; place one piece in center of each chicken breast. Roll up chicken from a long side; tuck ends under. Secure with toothpicks. , In a shallow bowl, combine the cornflakes, parsley and paprika. Place buttermilk in another shallow bowl. Dip the chicken into buttermilk, then coat evenly with cornflake mixture. , Preheat oven to 425°; place chicken in a greased 13 x 9 baking dish, seam side down. Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 170°. Discard toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 146mg cholesterol, Sodium 281mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 47g protein.