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Ingredients
- 3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 4 skinned chicken breast halves
- 1/4 cup freshly chopped basil leaves, plus 2 tablespoons freshly minced basil leaves
- 1/3 cup (5 tablespoons) butter, melted, plus 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- Fresh basil springs, optional
Directions
Prepare charcoal grill.
Press the coarsely ground pepper into the meaty side of the chicken breast halves. Stir the chopped basil into the melted butter. Brush the chicken lightly with this mixture. In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced basil, Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Beat at low speed with an electric mixer until smoothly blended. Transfer to a small serving bowl; set aside.
Grill the chicken over medium coals for 8 to 10 minutes on each side, basting frequently with the remaining melted butter mixture.
Serve the grilled chicken with the basil-butter mixture. Garnish with fresh basil springs, if desired.
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By shatuntama
on December 17, 2011
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It was quite tasty but not as salty as i would have wanted. very easy and good
By jmaitlen
on November 18, 2011
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Served 9 people for my husband's surprise "Home from Iraq" dinner. Everyone LOVED this chicken!! Had some great grill flavor to it. Will definitely use this recipe again!!
By Swatters3
San Mateo, CA
on August 01, 2011
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Great flavor! I substituted garlic infused olive oil for half of the butter for cooking and in the spread. A little spread goes a long way and is perfect for adding to rice, potatoes, bread, pasta, veggies, anything.
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