Grilled Peppered Chicken With Basil Butter Recipe

Name: Grilled Peppered Chicken With Basil Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper; 4 chicken breasts (skin removed); ⅓ cup butter (melted) or ⅓ cup margarine (melted); ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped; ½ cup butter (softened) or ½ cup margarine (softened); 2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced; 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; ⅛ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

¾ teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
4 chicken breasts (skin removed)
⅓ cup butter (melted) or ⅓ cup margarine (melted)
¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
½ cup butter (softened) or ½ cup margarine (softened)
2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper

1
Chicken prep:.
2
Press the coarsely ground pepper into the meaty side of the chicken breasts.
3
Mix 1/3 cup melted butter and 1/4 cup chopped basil.
4
Brush over chicken; reserve remaining melted butter.
5
Butter prep:.
6
Combine 1/2 cup softened butter, 2 tablespoons minced basil, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper in small bowl.
7
Using electric mixer, beat at low speed until smooth.
8
Transfer to small serving bowl.
9
Grill the chicken over medium heat (approximately 8 to 10 minutes on each side, depending on how thick they are), brushing frequently with the remaining melted butter from the chicken prep stage.
10
Serve the chicken with the reserved basil-butter mixture.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper, 4 chicken breasts (skin removed), ⅓ cup butter (melted) or ⅓ cup margarine (melted), ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped, and more.

Yes, Grilled Peppered Chicken With Basil Butter 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.

Grilled Peppered Chicken With Basil Butter

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