Oh let me count the many ways to grill chicken and the many recipes you will find. One recipe search and you will find hundreds for grilled chicken breasts with every imaginable marinade or topping. I think the key to a perfectly grilled boneless skinless chicken breast is to not overcook the chicken, so it is moist and delicious. I have been topping grilled chicken with basil butter for years. This is not a recipe that takes a rocket scientist to figure out! Salt and pepper the chicken, grill over medium temperature turning frequently and top with a large dollop of basil butter. Simple and spectacular.
Grilled Chicken with Basil Butter
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
Instructions
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Combine butter, basil and garlic salt; divide in half and set aside. Salt and pepper chicken breasts. Grill over medium heat turning frequently until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees, approx. 20 minutes. Each time you turn the chicken, top with a small teaspoon of basil butter. When finished cooking, remove chicken to a platter and top each breast with a dollop from the remaining 1/2 of basil butter. Serve