Basil Grilled Chicken
(from carrollc1’s recipe box)
Source: Paula Dean - Food Network
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: Main Dish
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
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Prepare charcoal grill.
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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.
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Grill the chicken over medium coals for 8 to 10 minutes on each side, basting frequently with the remaining melted butter mixture.
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Serve the grilled chicken with the basil-butter mixture. Garnish with fresh basil springs, if desired.