Sage Chicken a la Kiev

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   In mixing bowl blend butter with parsley, sage, salt and pepper (this could be done in blender but is just as easy by hand).

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   Chill.

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   Place chicken breasts between pieces of plastic wrap and pound with mallet to about 1/4-inch thickness -each should be 5 to 8 inches long and about 4 inches wide.

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   Place 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons of herb butter in middle of each breast and roll it, tucking in sides to seal as well as possible.

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   Chill breasts for 15 minutes before breading.

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   In separate bowls place flour, beaten eggs and bread crumbs.

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   Gently dip chicken breast rolls in flour, dusting off excess, then in egg mixture and crumbs.

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   Set aside.

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   Heat enough cooking oil in deep saucepan or wok to submerge chicken rolls at least halfway.

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    Oil is at proper temperature when bread cube dropped in it turns golden brown within a minute.

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    Cook chicken rolls, 2 at a time, for about 8 minutes, turning occasionally.

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    Set aside on paper towels in warm oven.

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    Serve hot.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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