Chicken Breasts in Phyllo
Source: Ginger StThomas

1 1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 cup chopped green onions
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp dried tarragon
12 small chicken breast halves, boned & skinned
Salt & pepper
24 sheets (14x18) phyllo dough (you will need a 1 pound pkg)
2 1/2 sticks butter, melted
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Combine the mayo, green onions, lemon juice, garlic & tarragon to make a sauce. Lightly sprinkle the chicken pieces w/salt & pepper.

Unroll the phyllo; cover w/waxed paper & then with a damp kitchen towel to keep it from drying out (I just use a damp paper towel).
Place a sheet of phyllo on a flat surface. Quickly brush w/melted butter (about 2 tsp). Place a 2nd sheet on top of the 1st. Brush w/melted butter. Spread about 1 1/2 TBSP of sauce on each side of a chicken breast (3 TBSP in all.)
Place the breast on one end (corner) of the buttered phyllo sheets. Fold the corner over the breast, then fold the sides over & roll the breast up in the sheets to form a package.
Place in an ungreased baking dish. Repeat with remaining breasts & phyllo sheets, keeping the unused phyllo covered until ready to use it.

Brush the packets w/the rest of the melted butter & spinkle w/Parmesan.
At this point, the dish may be tightly sealed & frozen. Thaw completely before baking. Bake in a preheated 375° oven for 20-25 minutes (more if needed) or until golden.
Serve hot. (serves 12)


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