Grilled Basil Chicken
My friend was riding around the neighborhood and stopped by to visit. Commenting on my pot of herbs growing on the patio, I offered her what herbs she could use as they have grown with a great abundance. Arlene said she had a great recipe for Grilled Basil Chicken. I asked for her permission to post the recipe and Arlene quickly obliged and delivered her recipe book to me for the opportunity to share it. Thanks Arlene, you are a great friend!
Ingredients:
3/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
4 Chicken breasts or bonless thighs
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1/3 cup melted butter
1/4 cup fresh basil or 1 Tablespoon dried basil
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1/2 cup butter
2 Tablespoons minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 Tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper
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Directions:
Press the cracked pepper into the chicken. Mix the melted butter and basil and brush it on the chicken.
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Combine the 1/2 cup butter with minced basil, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder and salt and pepper to make a paste. Set aside. *See My Suggestion at footnote.
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Grill chicken on medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes on each side, basting with remaining melted butter mixture. When chicken is 95% grilled, brush with the butter, basil, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper mixture over the tops. Serve as soon as this mixture starts to melt.
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My Suggestion: I am going to reduce the butter using 1/4 cup butter. This recipe as written would equal 2 Tablespoons of butter per serving. The 1/2 cup butter is a bit high for my preference.
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