Ingredientes para Basil Grilled Chicken With Tomato Basil Butter
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 4 oz fresh mozzarella cheese slices
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed, drained)
- salt and pepper to taste
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Cómo preparar Basil Grilled Chicken With Tomato Basil Butter
- Rinse 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts and pat completely dry.
- Place chicken in a non-metallic dish or zip-top plastic bag.
- In a bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves (roughly chopped), 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1 tsp Italian seasoning.
- Pour marinade over chicken, ensuring all sides are coated.
- Cover dish or seal bag tightly.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, turning occasionally.
- Preheat charcoal or gas grill to medium-high heat (approximately 375-400°F).
- Lightly oil grill grates with olive oil or non-stick cooking spray.
- Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade.
- Grill chicken about 4-6 inches from the heat source for 7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear.
- Reduce grill heat to low.
- Top each chicken breast with 1 oz fresh mozzarella cheese slices.
- Close grill lid and cook until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Transfer chicken to a serving platter.
- While chicken grills, prepare the tomato basil butter (see below).
- Top each chicken breast with 2 tablespoons of tomato basil butter.
- Serve immediately with remaining tomato basil butter on the side.
- **Tomato Basil Butter:**
- In a small bowl, place 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened unsalted butter.
- Add 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed, drained), 1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves (chopped), and 1 clove minced garlic.
- Mix well until thoroughly combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Set aside until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
24 g
Sugar
2g
Fat
137g
Carbs
1g
