Fresh from the Organic Farm…

Basil Grilled Chicken (Cristin’s favorite!)

This simple recipe is perfect for a summer cookout.  Pick some fresh basil from Gramercy Mansion‘s organic farm during your next stay or look for our Koinonia Farm label at a local Giant, Whole Foods or Wegmans.

Serves 4
¾ tsp. coarse grind black pepper
4 chicken breast halves, skinned
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
¼ cup chopped fresh Basil
½ cup butter or margarine softened
2 tbs. minced fresh Basil
1 tbs. grated Parmesan cheese
¼ tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
Fresh basil sprigs for garnish

Press ¾ teaspoon pepper into meaty sides of chicken breast halves. Combine melted butter and ¼ cup chopped basil; stir well. Brush chicken lightly with this mixture. Combine ½ cup softened butter, 2 tbs. minced basil, parmesan, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a bowl until well-blended.
Grill chicken over medium coals 8-10 minutes on each side, basting often with remaining melted butter mixture.
Serve chicken with blended softened basil-butter mixture and garnish with sprigs of fresh basil.

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