Phyllo Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 c. mayonnaise
    1 c. chopped scallions
    2 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley
    3 cloves garlic, minced and divided
    1/2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
    pinch of salt
    pinch of ground pepper
    1 c. butter or margarine, divided
    12 sheets phyllo pastry (available in most quality supermarkets)
    6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
    grated Parmesan cheese
Preparation
    In a shallow dish, combine mayonnaise, scallions, parsley, half of garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter with remaining garlic. Brush one pastry sheet with melted garlic butter. Top with second sheet and brush again. Dip chicken breasts in mixed ingredients, turning to coat thoroughly. Place chicken diagonally on one corner of pastry sheets. Then roll while folding in sides to make a neat rectangular package. Brush top of wrapped chicken with butter and top lightly with Parmesan cheese.

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