Basil Grilled Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Press 3/4 teaspoon pepper into the meaty sides of the chicken breasts.
2. 2
   Combine 1/3 cup melted butter and 1/4 cup chopped basil and then stir well.
3. 3
   Brush the chicken lightly with the melted butter mixture.
4. 4
   Combine 1/2 cup softened butter, 2 tablespoons basil, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a bowl. Beat with an electric mixer at low speed until the mixture is well blended and smooth.
5. 5
   Transfer to small serving bowl and set aside. Grill chicken on an outdoor barbecue at medium temperature setting for 8 to 10 minutes on each side, basting frequently with remaining melted butter mixture.
6. 6
   Serve grilled chicken with the basil butter mixture and garnish with fresh basil sprigs.
7. 7
   This recipe makes 4 servings in an hour of preparation time.