Basil Grilled Chicken

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.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 4  chicken breast halves, skinned
• 1⁄3 cup butter or 1⁄3 cup margarine, melted
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped fresh basil
• 1⁄2 cup butter or 1⁄2 cup margarine, softened
• 2  tablespoons  minced fresh basil
• 1  tablespoon  grated parmesan cheese
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
•  fresh basil sprig (optional)

Directions

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Grill chicken on medium coals 8-10 minutes per side, basting frequently with remaining melted butter mixture.
4. Serve grilled chicken with basil-butter mixture. Garnish with fresh basil sprigs, if desired.