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Basil Grilled Chicken With Tomato Basil Butter

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This is from the cookbook "Red White & Blue Ribbon 2004", a collection of winning recipes from recipe contests and food festivals. Molly Pardo of Jupiter, FL took 2nd place at Gold Kist Farms 15th Annual Winning Taste Recipe Contest. The chicken needs to marinate at least 4 hours, so plan accordingly.

by yooper·published 2006-07-04

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Chicken

Servings

6 serving(s)

Total time

25 min

prep 15 min

Calories / serving

789 kcal

Ingredients (12)

serves

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halveschicken
3/4 cup olive oilolive-oil
1/2 cup chopped fresh basilbasil
3 tablespoons grated romano cheese
3/4 teaspoon minced garlicgarlic
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoningitalian-seasoning
3/4 lb mozzarella cheese, slicedmozzarella
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softenedbutter
1/2 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, drained and choppedoil
1/3 cup chopped fresh basilbasil
3 tablespoons grated romano cheese
salt and pepper, to tastesalt-and-pepper

Instructions (4 steps)

01For the chicken: Rinse chicken and pat dry; place in a non metallic dish or ziplock plastic bag. Combine olive oil, basil, Romano cheese, garlic and Italian seasoning; pour over chicken, tossing to coat all sides. Cover dish or seal bag; refrigerate at least 4 hours, turning occasionally.
02Preheat charcoal or gas grill to medium-high heat. Lightly coat grill grate with oil or non-stick cooking spray. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Grill chicken about 4-6 inches from heat source for about 7 minutes per side, or until no longer pink inside (160°F on a meat thermometer).

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