Zesty Basil Chicken

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

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.