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.
Provided by Barenakedchef
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 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.
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simbisai musanjeya
m_s77@gmail.comThis recipe is a bit too bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more garlic and chili pepper next time.
Violeta Cruz
v_c8@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of basil, but I still really enjoyed this recipe. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the pesto was very flavorful. I would definitely make this again, but I might use a different type of pesto next time.
Md Maruf
mmaruf@hotmail.co.ukI'm always looking for new ways to cook chicken, and this recipe definitely fit the bill. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the basil pesto added a nice touch of zesty flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.
Anil Ror
r1@gmail.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made a big batch of grilled chicken on the weekend, and then used it to make this dish during the week. It was quick and easy, and it tasted great.
Rithik das
r13@gmail.comThe chicken was a little dry, but the basil pesto was delicious. I think I'll try marinating the chicken next time to see if that helps.
Hope Joshua
joshua.hope@hotmail.co.ukThis recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more garlic and chili pepper next time.
Waseem Bhai
b12@yahoo.comI'm always looking for new ways to cook chicken, and this recipe definitely fit the bill. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the basil pesto added a nice touch of zesty flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.
Lee Smith
l-smith79@hotmail.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made a big batch of grilled chicken on the weekend, and then used it to make this dish during the week. It was quick and easy, and it tasted great.
backup system
s.backup15@hotmail.comI'm not a huge fan of basil, but I still really enjoyed this recipe. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the pesto was very flavorful. I would definitely make this again, but I might use a different type of pesto next time.
Jahangir Kazal
jahangir.k19@yahoo.comThis recipe is a great starting point, but I made a few changes to suit my taste. I used a different type of pesto, and I added some grilled vegetables to the chicken. It turned out great!
Asad Sheir
sa@hotmail.comI wasn't a big fan of the basil pesto. I thought it was a little too strong for my taste. However, the chicken itself was cooked perfectly and was very flavorful.
Sharooz Ayan
ayan-sharooz@hotmail.frThe chicken was a little dry, but the basil pesto was delicious. I think I'll try marinating the chicken next time to see if that helps.
hum tauqeer
h_t81@gmail.comThis recipe is easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked perfectly in the allotted time. The basil pesto was also a hit. I'll definitely be making this again.
Ritah Kobugabe
kobugabe-ritah87@hotmail.comThis is my go-to recipe for grilled chicken. It's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is so tender and flavorful, and the basil pesto is the perfect finishing touch.
Manisha Kaushalya
k-manisha@aol.comI love this recipe! The chicken is always so juicy and flavorful. I also love the basil pesto. It's so easy to make and adds a ton of flavor to the chicken.
Brian Christiansen
christiansen-brian@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. It was moist and tender, and the basil pesto was a great addition. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a hit with my family.
Mansur Abeduleqani
m.a@gmail.comThis basil grilled chicken recipe is a keeper! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the basil pesto added a delicious touch. I will definitely be making this again.