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Basil Grilled Chicken
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 4
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.
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.
By RecipeOfHealth.com