Chicken - Grilled Chicken w/ Basil Sauce

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 tsp. coarsley ground pepper
  • 4 chicken breast halves
  • 1/3 cup butter melted
  • 1/4 cup chopped basil
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 2 Tbs. minced fresh basil
  • 1 Tbs. grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • Fresh basil sprigs

Preparation

Step 1

Press 3/4 tsp.pepper into meaty side of chicken breast. Combine 1/3 cup melted butter and 1/4 cup chopped basil; stir well. Bursh chicken lightly w/ melted butter mixture.
Combine 1/2 cup softened butter, 2 Tbs. basil, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper in small bowl. Beat at low speed w/ electric mixer unti mixture is well blended and smooth. Transfer to small bowl; set aside.
Grill chicken over medium coals; 8-10 minutes per side, basting frequently w/ remaining melted butter mixture.
Serve grilled chicken w/ basil-butter mixture. Garnish w/ fresh basil sprig.