Zesty Basil Chicken

Total Time:Prep: 5 min. Grill: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Marilyn Hamersley, Gaithersburg, Maryland

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

The combination of fresh basil and other seasonings gives this chicken a wonderful aroma. It's a real crowd-pleaser at picnics and potlucks...folks always come back for seconds!

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Zesty Basil Chicken

Yield:4 servings
Prep:5 min
Cook:30 min

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
  • 4 bone-in chicken breast halves, skin removed (7 ounces each)
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
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Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the butter, basil, onion, garlic and salt if desired. Rub pepper and lemon-pepper over chicken. Brush with butter mixture.
  2. Grill chicken, covered, over medium-low heat, 15-23 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting with marinade frequently. Before serving, sprinkle with cheese.
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