Basil Grilled Chicken

Name: Basil Grilled Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3.69 ml fresh coarse ground black pepper; 4 chicken breast halves, skinned; 78.78 ml butter or 78.78 ml margarine, melted; 59.14 ml chopped fresh basil; 118.29 ml butter or 118.29 ml margarine, softened; 29.58 ml minced fresh basil; 14.79 ml grated parmesan cheese; 1.23 ml garlic powder; 0.61 ml pepper; 0.61 ml salt; fresh basil sprig (optional)

Submitted by Barenakedchef

"We tried this recipe on a turkey breast at Thanksgiving...and it was awesome! This recipe comes from Southern Living's Five Star Recipe Collection."

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 4

ingredients

3.69 ml fresh coarse ground black pepper
4 chicken breast halves, skinned
78.78 ml butter or 78.78 ml margarine, melted
59.14 ml chopped fresh basil
118.29 ml butter or 118.29 ml margarine, softened
29.58 ml minced fresh basil
14.79 ml grated parmesan cheese
1.23 ml garlic powder
0.61 ml pepper
0.61 ml salt
fresh basil sprig (optional)

directions

Press 3/4 teaspoon pepper into meaty sides of chicken breast halves. Combine 1/3 cup melted butter and 1/4 cup chopped basil; stir well. Brush on chicken lightly.
Combine 1/2 cup softened butter, 2 tablespoons basil, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper in small bowl. Beat at low speed of an electric mixer until mixture is well blended and smooth. Transfer to a small serving bowl; set aside.
Grill chicken on medium coals 8-10 minutes per side, basting frequently with remaining melted butter mixture.
Serve grilled chicken with basil-butter mixture. Garnish with fresh basil sprigs, if desired.

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Reviews

We really enjoyed this chicken. I pounded the chicken for uniform thickness and used half butter and half olive oil. This was a great way to use my fresh basil. Thanks.

Paka1931