Grilled Basil Chicken
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Grilled Basil Chicken
GRILLED BASIL CHICKEN 4 chicken breasts halves boned and skinned 1/4 c. butter melted 1/4 c. fresh basil, chopped 1/2 c. butter, softened 2 T. minced fresh basil 2 T. Parmesan cheese grated 1/8 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp. lemon juice 1/4 tsp. garlic powder Combine 1/4 cup melted butter, 1/4 cup chopped basil and lemon juice: stir well. Arrange chicken pieces in a microwave safe baking tray. Pour butter mixture over chicken. Cover lightly and microwave on high for 8 minutes, turning at least once. In a small bowl beat together 1/2 cup softened butter, 2 T. basil, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Beat at low speed of electric mixer until smooth. Set aside. Grill chicken over medium heat 8 - 10 minutes on each side, basting frequently with melted butter mixture. Serve grilled chicken with a generous scoop of softened butter mixture on each.
Yum. I love Basil.....
Mmmm mmm mmm....I even have all the ingredients!
Yummy! Our grill is shot and we are waiting for closeout prices to get a new one. Since grill is so old and we need the new-style propane tank, thought we may as well just buy a new grill. Not getting to grill out much this summer.
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