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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (261g) Recipe makes 6 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
Calories 818
Calories from Fat 623		(76%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 69.3g	106%
	Saturated Fat 28.8g	143%
	Monounsaturated Fat 31.7g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 4.8g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 188mg		62%
Sodium 630mg		26%
Potassium 535mg		15%
Total Carbohydrate 4.3g		1%
	Dietary Fiber 0.8g	3%
	Sugars 0.7g
Protein 45.2g		90%
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Basil Grilled Chicken With Tomato Basil Butter

Recipe #176094 | 25 min | 15 min prep | add private note

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By: yooper
Jul 4, 2006

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.

SERVES 6 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Chicken

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

Tomato Basil Butter

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

Directions

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.

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From: Queen Dana

On Sep 3, 2009

This was great, hubby thinks I should be able to give it 6 stars. Super easy to put together. I thought it was a little excessive to put the butter ontop of the chicken which already had melted mozzarella but I did it anyways and it was delicious. I used the left over butter for my broccoli.

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From: Chef #886248

On Jun 27, 2009

Very good and easy to prepare. It's a keeper.

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From: ITRIEDIT

On Sep 15, 2008

I tried it and it was very good. I used parm/romano cheese. I marinated the chicken for about 6 hours or so and then cooked it on my George Foreman. Very nice! Thanks for posting!

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From: I_Can_Only_Bake

On Jan 15, 2008

Thanks so much for sharing this recipe-- it's become one of my favorite things to make. After marinating, I pop it on the Foreman grill and it only takes minutes to cook, then I serve it on top of rice. I also found that I like substituting feta cheese for the romano. Great, easy recipe!!

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