Basil Grilled Chicken

We tried this recipe on a turkey breast at thanksgiving...and it was awesome! this recipe comes from southern living's five star recipe collection.

Press 3 / 4 teaspoon pepper into meaty sides of chicken breast halves.

Combine 1 / 3 cup melted butter and 1 / 4 cup chopped basil.

Stir well.

Brush on chicken lightly.

Combine 1 / 2 cup softened butter , 2 tablespoons basil , parmesan cheese , garlic powder , salt and pepper in 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 on medium coals 8-10 minutes per side , basting frequently with remaining melted butter mixture.

Serve grilled chicken with basil-butter mixture.

Garnish with fresh basil sprigs , if desired.

fresh coarse ground black pepper, chicken breast halves, butter, fresh basil, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, pepper, salt, basil sprig