Chicken Kiev

Directions

1. 1
   Place chicken breasts, one at a time, between 2 sheets of wax paper and gently pound with mallet until 1/4-inch thick.
2. 2
   In a rimmed plate, combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon of oregano, garlic salt and pepper; set aside.
3. 3
   In a small bowl, stir together softened butter, parsley and remaining oregano.
4. 4
   Spread about 1/2 tablespoon of the herb-butter mixture across each breast about an inch from lower edge; lay a strip of Jack cheese over butter mixture.
5. 5
   Fold lower edge of breast over filling.
6. 6
   Fold insides and roll up to enclose mixture.
7. 7
   Dip each bundle into melted butter and drain briefly; roll in bread crumb mixture until evenly coated.
8. 8
   Place bundles, seam side down, in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
9. 9
   Cover and refrigerate 4 hours.
10. 10
    Bake, uncovered, in a preheated 425° oven for 20 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink when lightly slashed.
11. 11
    Makes 4 to 8 servings.