Basil grilled chicken
4 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| ¾ | teaspoon | Coarsely ground pepper |
| 4 | eaches | Chicken breast halves, skinned |
| ⅓ | cup | Butter/margarine, melted |
| ¼ | cup | Chopped fresh basil |
| ½ | cup | Butter/margarine, softened |
| 2 | tablespoons | Minced fresh basil |
| 1 | tablespoon | Grated Parmesan cheese |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Garlic powder |
| ⅛ | teaspoon | Salt |
| ⅛ | teaspoon | Pepper |
| Fresh basil sprigs (opt.) | ||
Directions
Press ¾ teaspoon pepper into meaty side of chicken breast halves.
Combine ⅓ cup melted butter and ¼ cup chopped basil; stir well.
Brush chicken lightly with melted butter mixture.
Combine ½ 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.
From Southern Living(R) Five-Star Recipe Collection(C) 1990 Oxmoor House, Inc.
Submitted By IRIS GRAYSON On 02-04-95