Basil Grilled Chicken

Title: Basil Grilled Chicken
Categories: Poultry
Yield: 4 Servings

3/4 ts Pepper; coarsely ground
4 Chicken Breast Halves;
-skinned
1/3 c Butter; melted
1/4 c Fresh Basil; chopped
1/2 c Butter; softened
2 tb Fresh Basil; minced
1 tb Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 ts Garlic Powder
1/8 ts Salt
1/8 ts Pepper
Fresh Basil Sprigs

From: kmeade@ids2.idsonline.com (The Meades)

Date: Sun, 30 Jun 1996 18:54:22 -0400
Recipe By: Kimberly Long

Press 3/4 teaspoon pepper into meaty sides of chiken 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 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. Serves 4.

MC-Recipe Digest V1 #135

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