Go Back
Fresh Herb Grilled Chicken with Basil Herb Butter

Basil Grilled Chicken {with Basil Butter}

adapted from Paula Deen's Basil Chicken recipe
Basting the chicken with herbed melted butter during the grilling keeps the chicken oh so moist. And the basil, Parmesan, butter mixture served on top....that slowly melts as you take each bite....well now that's just heaven.
Course Entree
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

For the chicken...

  • 1/2 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • 1/8 cup fresh basil leaves chopped
  • 1 Tbl. fresh oregano leaves chopped
  • 1 tsp. fresh lemony thyme leaves chopped
  • 1/2 tsp. fresh rosemary minced
  • 2 Tbl. butter melted

For the basil butter...

  • 1/2 stick of butter at room temperature
  • 2 Tbl. fresh basil leaves minced
  • 1 Tbl. fresh herbs minced (thyme, rosemary, oregano)
  • 2 Tbl. grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/8 tsp. garlic powder
  • salt & pepper
  • Fresh basil springs optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat grill to medium heat.

For the chicken...

  • Gently pound chicken breasts to even thickness.
  • Press the coarsely ground pepper onto sides of the chicken breasts.
  • Stir the chopped herbs into the melted butter.
  • Brush the chicken lightly with this mixture.
  • Grill the chicken over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes on each side, basting frequently with the remaining melted butter mixture.

For the basil butter...

  • In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced basil & herbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Mix with a wooden spoon until smoothly blended.
  • Transfer to a small serving bowl; set aside.

To serve...

  • Serve the grilled chicken with the basil-butter mixture.
  • Garnish with fresh basil springs, if desired.