Chicken Kiev (Baked) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter, softened
1 Tbsp. snipped fresh chives or finely chopped scallions
1 large clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 2 1/2 lb.)
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 c. fresh bread crumbs
1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/3 c. unsifted all-purpose flour
1 large egg
1 Tbsp. water
1/2 c. olive oil

Preparation

In small bowl, combine butter, chives, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; mix until blended.
Spoon onto plastic wrap; shape into 2-inch squares.
Freeze 30 minutes.