Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering flavors of Grilled Chicken with Pepperoncini Garlic Butter, a dish that seamlessly blends juicy grilled chicken with a zesty butter sauce. Perfect for summer cookouts, family dinners, or a quick weeknight meal, this recipe is not only easy to make but also sure to impress your guests. The marinated chicken pairs beautifully with a refreshing cucumber salad, creating a delightful dining experience that celebrates Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. chicken breasts
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup pepperoncini brine
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped pepperoncinis
- Cucumber and cherry tomatoes for salad
Instructions
- Marinate chicken breasts in garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, kosher salt, and olive oil for at least 30 minutes.
- While marinating, prepare the cucumber salad by tossing chopped cucumbers and halved cherry tomatoes with olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Create the pepperoncini butter sauce by melting butter and mixing in minced garlic and chopped pepperoncinis.
- Grill the marinated chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (about 6-7 minutes per side).
- Serve the grilled chicken topped with pepperoncini sauce and alongside cucumber salad.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 grilled chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg