PREP TIME: 0min COOK TIME: 15min
Serves 4
Ingredients
pounded thin
3/4 tsp. black pepper
1/4 cup melted butter
1/4 cup basil leaves, cut into thin strips
1/2 tsp. salt
Basil Butter:
1/4 cup butter, room temperature
3 tbsp. basil leaves, chopped
1 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 black pepper
Step 1
In small bowl, combine ingredients for basil butter; blend well. Place on sheet of plastic wrap, form into a log and refrigerate until needed.
TIP
TIP: Recipe courtesy of the National Chicken Council
Step 2
Preheat gas or charcoal grill, or broiler. Press black pepper into 1 side of each chicken breast half. In small bowl, combine melted butter, basil and salt. Brush each breast half with butter mixture; place on grill and cook, turning, until done throughout, about 7 to 8 minutes per side.
Step 3
When chicken is done, place 1 breast half on each of 4 plates; top with 1/4 of the basil butter log.