Recipe

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• 3/4 tsp coarse fresh ground black pepper
• 4 bone-in skinless chicken breast halves, fat discarded,washed,and patted dry
• 1/4 cup melted butter or 1/4 cup margarine
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1/2 cup slightly softened butter or 1/2 cup margarine
• 1/4 cup minced fresh basil
• 1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp garlic granules
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
• fresh basil sprig (to garnish ) (optional)

• 1 Press 3/4 Tsp pepper into meaty sides of chicken breasts.
• 2 Combine melted butter with 1/4 cup chopped basil.
• 3 Brush chicken lightly with the melted butter mixture.
• 4 Prepare charcoal grill for medium heat.
• 5 Combine softened butter with minced basil, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and 1/4 Tsp pepper in a small bowl.
• 6 Whip until blended and smooth, transfer to a small serving bowl, and refrigerate until needed.
• 7 Grill chicken over medium coals for 8-10 minutes on each side or until done, basting frequently with melted butter mixture and turning occasionally.
• 8 Serve grilled chicken with basil-butter.
• 9 Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.