Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons snipped parsley
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried tarragon leaves
  • 1 teaspoon snipped chives
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 6 whole chicken breasts, boned,split and skin removed
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 5 eggs, well beaten
  • 2 cups dry breadcrumbs
  • vegetable oil (for frying)

Method

  • In a small bowl, blend butter, parsley, tarragon, chives, garlic salt and pepper.
  • Shape into a 4-inch square on aluminum foil.
  • Wrap and freeze until firm, 30-40 minutes .
  • Place chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap; pound to 1/4-inch thickness.
  • Cut frozen butter square into 12 pieces.
  • Place 1 piece of butter in the center of each chicken breast.
  • Fold chicken over butter, making sure butter is sealed completely inside chicken.
  • Fasten with wooden picks.
  • Roll chicken in flour; dip in beaten eggs and coat with bread crumbs; repeat.
  • Heat 3-4 inches of vegetable oil in deep fryer to 340*F (170*C).
  • Fry chicken, 3 pieces at a time, until deep golden brown, about 8 minutes, turning if necessary; drain.