Chiken Kiev By Andrew

and this is the famous recipe from my country - Chiken Kiev.

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients:

4 whole chicken breasts

1/2 cup bread crumbs

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

1 1/2 teaspoons oregano leaves

1/2 teaspoon crushed garlic 

1/4 teaspoon pepper

4 tablespoons softened butter

1 tablespoon chopped parsley

4 ounces cheese (any sharp cheese) cut into strips

5 ounces melted butter

Preparation:

1.Pound chicken breasts until 1/4 inch thin 

2.Mix together in a bowl bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon of oregano, crushed garlic, and pepper. 

3.In small bowl, stir together 4 tablespoons of melted butter, parsley and 1/2 teaspoon of oregano 

4.Spread melted butter mixture across the middle of each chicken breast 

5.Lay a strip of cheese into the mixture 

6.Fold the edges of the chicken breast over and roll the chicken breast 

7.Dip each chicken breast into the melted butter 

8.Roll each chicken breast in the bread crumb mixture 

9.Place chicken breasts in a 9 by 13 inch baking pan 

10.Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours 

11.Bake, uncovered, in a preheated 425  oven for 20 minutes