Basil Grilled Chicken With Tomato Basil Butter

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
• 3 tablespoons grated romano cheese
• 3/4 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 3/4 lb mozzarella cheese, sliced
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, drained and chopped
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
• 3 tablespoons grated romano cheese
• salt and pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 for 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.
• 2 preheat 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).
• 3 lower grill to low. top chicken with mozzarella cheese. close gill and let cheese melt. put chicken on a platter and top with some tomato basil butter. serve chicken with remaining tomato basil butter on the side.
• 4 for the tomato basil butter. put softened butter in a small bowl. add remaining ingredients and blend well. season with salt and pepper; set aside.