Grilled Chicken with Pepperoncini Garlic Butter Recipe
Delight your taste buds with this Grilled Chicken with Pepperoncini Garlic Butter recipe. Juicy chicken breasts marinated in flavorful spices, grilled to perfection, and topped with a zesty pepperoncini butter sauce. Served alongside a refreshing cucumber salad, this dish is bursting with Mediterranean flavors.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Marinated Chicken:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1 lb. chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Pepperoncini Butter Sauce:
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup pepperoncini brine
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup pepperoncinis, chopped
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- Half a cucumber, chopped
- Quarter of a red onion, minced or thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper
- Olive oil
- Vinegar
- Chives
- Feta
- Hummus
- Pita Bread
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken, spices, and olive oil in a bowl or bag. Mix well and refrigerate for 30 minutes to several hours.
- Make the Cucumber Salad: Season veggies with salt, pepper, olive oil, and vinegar.
- Make the Pepperoncini Butter Sauce: Melt butter, then mix in garlic, brine, and pepperoncini pieces.
- Grill the Chicken: Cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through.
- Assemble: Serve with hummus, cucumber salad, and drizzle with pepperoncini butter sauce. Top with feta, chives, and enjoy with pita bread.
Notes
- Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160°F for safe consumption.
- Adjust pepperoncini amount based on desired spiciness.
- Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: Grilled Chicken, Pepperoncini, Garlic Butter, Mediterranean, Cucumber Salad
