Basil Grilled Chicken

Ingredients

• 4 chicken thighs
• ¾ tsp ground pepper
• ½ C butter, melted
• ¼ C chopped fresh basil
• ½ C butter, softened
• 2 tbs minced fresh basil
• 1 tbs Parmesan cheese
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• dash salt, pepper

Directions

1. Season Chicken: Press pepper into the meaty sides of the chicken thighs.
2. Baste: Mix melted butter with chopped basil and brush lightly over the chicken.
3. Make Basil Butter: Beat softened butter with basil, Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set aside.
4. Grill: Grill chicken over medium coals for 8-10 minutes per side, basting frequently with the melted butter mixture.
5. Serve: Serve grilled chicken topped with the basil-butter mixture and garnish with fresh basil sprigs.

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