I was going over my recipe box, looking for something different to try and came across a recipe for chicken kiev....I think I'll try it tonite with some 'Tweaking'...I'll let you know how it was! Unfortunately, I don't know the source of the original recipes, other than my mom....

Recipe serves 4.

4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, tenders removed.
black pepper to taste
4 cloves of garlic, finely minced (the recipe only calls for 2, but I love garlic!)
approx. 1 tbsp of fresh parsley, finely chopped

about 1/3 cup of butter (keep it refridgerated until you use it...it needs to be cold)

1 beaten egg
2 tbsp of heavy cream
1/2 cup of finely ground pork rinds
1/2 cup of grated parmesan

2 cups of veg. oil for frying
lemon wedges for finishing

1. Pound the chicken breasts flat between two pieces of waxed paper until about 1/4-1/3 inch thick. Sprinkle ONE side only with black pepper. Divide the garlic and parsley into four servings. Place one serving of each one on the peppered side of the chicken, in the center.

2. Cut the cold butter into squares that measure approx. 1 inch x 1 inch x 1/2 inch. Try not to handle too much! Top each breast's garlic/parsley mound with one square of butter.

2. Fold two sides of the chicken over the butter, then roll lengthwise like an eggroll to completely encase the butter inside the chicken. Secure with metal mini-skewers (like the kind you would use to truss a turkey).

3. Combine the egg with the cream. Combine the pork rinds with the parmesan.

4. Dip the rolls into the egg and cream mixture, then roll in the 'crumb' mixture until well coated. Place in the refrigerator while heating the oil.

5. Heat the oil over med. high heat, until a droplet of water 'skates' over the surface when dropped on it.

6. Fry the breast rolls approx 6-8 mins on the first side, flip over and repeat time on other side. Drain on paper towelling.

7. Just before serving, remove the skewers and sprinkle with lemon juice.

When you cut into this breast, the butter should just oooooooooze out! Yum Yum!!!