Basil Grilled Chicken

INGREDIENTS:

3/4 ts Pepper; coarsely ground
4 Chicken Breast Halves;
-skinned
1/3 c Butter; melted
1/4 c Fresh Basil; chopped
1/2 c Butter; softened
2 tb Fresh Basil; minced
1 tb Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 ts Garlic Powder
1/8 ts Salt
1/8 ts Pepper
Fresh Basil Sprigs

Press 3/4 teaspoon pepper into meaty sides of chiken breast halves. Combine 1/3 cup melted butter and 1/4 cup chopped basil; stir well. Brush chicken lightly with melted butter mixture.

Combine 1/2 cup softened butter, 2 tablespoons basil, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Beat at low speed of an electric mixer until mixture is well blended and smooth. 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.

Serve grilled chicken with basil-butter mixture. Garnish with fresh basil sprigs, if desired. Serves 4.

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