| 1 | pkg. PERDUE® FIT & EASY® Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts |
| pounded thin | |
| 3/4 | teaspoon black pepper |
| 1/4 | cup melted butter |
| 1/4 | cup basil leaves, cut into thin strips |
| 1/2 | teaspoon salt |
| Basil Butter: | |
| 1/4 | cup butter, room temperature |
| 3 | tablespoons basil leaves, chopped |
| 1 | tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese |
| 1/4 | teaspoon garlic powder |
| 1/4 | teaspoon salt |
| 1/8 | black pepper |
| 1 |
In small bowl, combine ingredients for basil butter; blend well. Place on sheet of plastic wrap, form into a log and refrigerate until needed.
TIP: Recipe courtesy of the National Chicken Council |
| 2 | Preheat gas or charcoal grill, or broiler. Press black pepper into 1 side of each chicken breast half. In small bowl, combine melted butter, basil and salt. Brush each breast half with butter mixture; place on grill and cook, turning, until done throughout, about 7 – 8 minutes per side. |
| 3 | When chicken is done, place 1 breast half on each of 4 plates; top with 1/4 of the basil butter log. |
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