Monday, May 19, 2014

Chicken Kiev

2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
3 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives
3 tsp finely chopped dill
2 tsp finely chopped fresh thyme
salt and freshly ground pepper
6 small skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 2 1/4 pounds)
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
2 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
Vegetable oil, for frying

1. Mix the butter, dill, parsley, chives, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a bowl. Scoop the mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap or parchment paper and roll into a 1-inch-thick log. Wrap and freeze until firm, at least 3 hours and up to 3 days.

2. Slice the frozen butter into 6 equal pieces. Lay a chicken breast between 2 pieces of plastic wrap or 2 large resealable plastic bags; pound to 1/4 inch thick with a heavy skillet or mallet. Transfer to a clean piece of plastic wrap and season with salt and pepper. Put a piece of herbed butter in the center of the chicken; using the plastic wrap as an aid, tightly roll up the chicken starting at a long side, tucking in the short sides as you go. Tightly wrap the chicken roll in plastic wrap. Repeat with the remaining chicken and butter. Refrigerate the rolls at least 2 hours or overnight.

3. Preheat the oven to 350 and set a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet. Put the flour in a shallow dish. Whisk the eggs and mustard in another shallow dish. Put the panko in a third dish. Unwrap the chicken rolls and generously season with salt and pepper. One at a time, dredge the chicken rolls in the flour, then dip in the egg mixture and roll in the panko to coat.

4. Heat 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken rolls in 2 batches, turning, until golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to the prepared rack and bake until cooked through, about 10 minutes.

Serves 6.

(adapted from Food Network Magazine)

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Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Garlic Parmesan Orzo



1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
3 tbsp butter
2 tsp minced garlic
1/3 cup grated Parmesan
2 tbsp milk
1/4 tsp salt
ground black pepper to taste
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Set aside.

2. In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until lightly browned, being careful not to burn it.

3. Return pasta to pot with garlic and butter. Add remaining ingredients and stir well to combine.

Serves 4.

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