Basil Grilled Chicken

* Exported from MasterCook *

Basil Grilled Chicken

Recipe By : Kimberly Long <siberia@USIS.COM>
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Poultry

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3/4 Teaspoon Pepper -- coarsely ground
4 Chicken Breast Halves -- skinned
1/3 Cup Butter -- melted
1/4 Cup Fresh Basil -- chopped
1/2 Cup Butter -- softened
2 Tablespoons Fresh Basil -- minced
1 Tablespoon Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/8 Teaspoon Salt
1/8 Teaspoon Pepper
Fresh Basil Sprigs

Press 3/4 teaspoon pepper into meaty sides of chiken breast halves.
Combine 1/3 cup melted butter and 1/4 cup chopped basil; stir well.
Brush chicken lightly with melted butter mixture.

Combine 1/2 cup softened butter, 2 tablespoons basil, Parmesan
cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a 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 over medium coals 8 to 10 minutes on each side, basting
frequently with remaining melted butter mixture.

Serve grilled chicken with basil-butter mixture. Garnish with fresh
basil sprigs, if desired.

Serves 4

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