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Name: Basil Grilled Chicken
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3/4 teaspoon Freshly ground pepper coarsely ground; 4 Chicken breast halves skinned; 1/3 cup Butter; 1/4 cup Fresh basil chopped; 1/2 cup Butter; 2 tablespoons Fresh basil minced; 1 tablespoon Parmesan grated; 1/4 teaspoon Garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon Salt; 1/8 teaspoon Pepper; Fresh basil springs optional

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INGREDIENTS

3/4 teaspoon Freshly ground pepper ; coarsely ground
4 Chicken breast halves ; skinned
1/3 cup Butter
1/4 cup Fresh basil ; chopped
1/2 cup Butter
2 tablespoons Fresh basil ; minced
1 tablespoon Parmesan grated
1/4 teaspoon Garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon Salt
1/8 teaspoon Pepper
Fresh basil springs ; optional

INSTRUCTIONS

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 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.

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Serving Size: 1 Serving (171g)
Recipe Makes: 4 Servings

Calories: 478
Calories from Fat: 363 (76%)

Amt Per Serving		% DV

	Total Fat 40.3g	54 %
	Saturated Fat 25g	125 %
	Monounsaturated Fat 10.4g
	Polyunsanturated Fat 1.8g
Cholesterol 171.5mg		53 %
Sodium 373.4mg		13 %
Potassium 333.2mg		9 %
Total Carbohydrate 0.6g		0 %
	Dietary Fiber 0.2g	1 %
	Sugars, other 0.4g
Protein 28.5g		41 %
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Calories per serving: 478

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