Oven Baked Chicken Kiev

Directions

In mixing bowl cream the butter or margarine until light and fluffy.

Add the chives, lemon peel, lemon juice, and pepper.

Mix thoroughly.

Reserve ½ cup of the mixture. Shape the remaining mixture into 6 sticks; freese until firm.

Place 1 chicken breast at a time between pieces of clear plastic wrap or waxed paper; pound to flatten about ⅛ inch thick.

Sprinkle lightly with a little salt.

Place 1 stick of the butter mixture on each breast.

Roll up. Seal carefully with wooden picks.

Beat egg and water together.

Coat chicken lightly with flour; dip in egg mixture, then coat with bread crumbs.

Heat the reserved ¼ cup butter mixture in skillet over medium heat.

Add chicken and cook on all sides 10 to 15 minutes, turning gently.

Place chicken in a 12 x 7½ x 2 inch baking dish .

Bake in 400℉ (200℃) oven for 15 to 17 minutes.

Remove wooden picks.

Serve at once over noodles.

If desired, trim with parsley and kumquats.