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Basil Grilled Chicken

Course: Main Dish
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 475kcal
Author: Rob Loethen
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Ingredients 

  • ¾ tsp pepper coarsely ground
  • 4 chicken breast halves skinned
  • cup butter melted
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 2 tbsp minced fresh basil
  • 1 tbsp parmesan cheese grated
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • tsp salt
  • tsp pepper
  • fresh basil sprigs optional

Instructions

  • 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 chicken lightly with melted butter mixture.
  • Combine 1/2 cup softened butter, 2 tablespoons basic, 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 475kcal | Protein: 25g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Cholesterol: 174mg | Sodium: 561mg | Potassium: 418mg | Vitamin A: 1365IU | Vitamin C: 1.9mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 0.5mg