Savory Italian Grilled Chicken

Submitted by Alexis B.

"Basted with a buttery blend of Italian seasonings, this superb dish has virtually no carbohydrates."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 6 chicken breasts
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• fresh ground black pepper
• 1⁄4 cup fresh basil leaf, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup melted butter
• 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese

directions

1. To grill, skin chicken breasts and rub in pepper to taste.
2. Blend basil, olive oil, butter, garlic and parmesan cheese at low speed using an electric blender, chopper or processor till smooth.
3. Baste chicken lightly with mixture.
4. Grill over medium coals basting during cooking time with basil sauce.
5. During this time add the rosemary branches to coals for added smoke flavor.
6. Do this 2 or 3 times.
7. Grill 10 minutes each side depending on barbecue temperature.
8. Garnish with fresh basil and serve this grilled chicken recipe with rice or Italian pasta.