Description
Grilled chicken with pepperoncini garlic butter is a flavorful dish that combines juicy grilled chicken with the zesty kick of pepperoncini and the comforting richness of garlic butter. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe is easy to prepare, making it a go-to choice for busy weeknights or impressing guests at gatherings. Serve it alongside salads, pasta, or rice for a delightful meal that’s sure to please everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pepperoncini peppers, sliced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Mince garlic, slice pepperoncini peppers, and zest the lemon.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, salt, pepper, minced garlic, sliced pepperoncini, and lemon juice. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high (approximately 400°F).
- Grill chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt unsalted butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes). Stir in chopped parsley if desired.
- Drizzle the pepperoncini garlic butter over the grilled chicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg