Basil Grilled Chicken(Serving Size: 4)

• 3/4 tsp. coarsely ground pepper
• 4 skinned chicken breast halves
• 1/3 c. melted butter or margarine
• 1/4 c. chopped fresh basil
• 1/2 c. softened butter or margarine
• 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 (optional)

1. Press pepper into meaty sides of chicken breast halves. Combine melted butter and chopped basil; stir well.
2. Brush chicken lightly with melted butter mixture.
3. Combine softened butter, basil, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
4. Beat at low speed of an electric mixer until mixture is well blended and smooth.
5. 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.
6. Serve grilled chicken with basil-butter mixture.
7. Garnish with fresh basil sprigs, if desired.
8. Yield:
9. 4 servings.

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Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1073085 (may not work)