Basil Grilled Chicken Recipe

Name: Basil Grilled Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 3/4 tsp. ground pepper; 4 skinless chicken breast halves; 1/3 c. melted butter; 1/4 c. chopped fresh basil; 1/2 c. softened butter; 2 Tbsp. minced fresh basil; 1 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 tsp. garlic powder; 1/8 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. pepper; fresh basil sprigs

Servings: persons

3/4 tsp. ground pepper
4 skinless chicken breast halves
1/3 c. melted butter
1/4 c. chopped fresh basil
1/2 c. softened butter
2 Tbsp. minced fresh basil
1 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
fresh basil sprigs

1
Press 3/4 teaspoon pepper into the meaty sides of the chicken breasts.
2
Combine 1/3 cup melted butter and 1/4 cup chopped basil and then stir well.
3
Brush the chicken lightly with the melted butter mixture.
4
Combine 1/2 cup softened butter, 2 tablespoons basil, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a bowl. Beat with an electric mixer at low speed until the mixture is well blended and smooth.
5
Transfer to small serving bowl and set aside. Grill chicken on an outdoor barbecue at medium temperature setting for 8 to 10 minutes on each side, basting frequently with remaining melted butter mixture.
6
Serve grilled chicken with the basil butter mixture and garnish with fresh basil sprigs.
7
This recipe makes 4 servings in an hour of preparation time.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 tsp. ground pepper, 4 skinless chicken breast halves, 1/3 c. melted butter, 1/4 c. chopped fresh basil, and more.

Yes, Basil Grilled Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Basil Grilled Chicken

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