Grilled Chicken with Pepperoncini Garlic Butter
Grilled Chicken with Pepperoncini Garlic Butter is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings excitement to any dinner table. This recipe features tender, marinated chicken grilled to perfection, topped with a zesty pepperoncini garlic butter sauce. Accompanied by a refreshing tomato cucumber salad, it’s perfect for family gatherings or casual weeknight dinners. With its bold flavors and simple preparation, this meal is bound to become a favorite for various occasions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup pepperoncini brine
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- Half a cucumber, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and olive oil in a large bowl or plastic bag. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the salad by tossing cherry tomatoes and cucumber with salt, pepper, olive oil, and vinegar.
- For the sauce, melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl, then mix in garlic, pepperoncini brine, and chopped pepperoncinis.
- Grill the marinated chicken over medium heat until fully cooked (160°F). Let it rest briefly before slicing.
- Serve on a platter with hummus as the base, topped with cucumber salad and sliced chicken drizzled with pepperoncini garlic butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 110mg