Description
Grilled Chicken with Pepperoncini Garlic Butter is a delightful dish that marries tender, juicy chicken with a rich, zesty sauce. This recipe is perfect for summer barbecues or cozy family dinners, offering a vibrant flavor profile that balances spicy and savory notes. With fresh ingredients and the addition of pepperoncini, this dish not only pleases the palate but also brightens your dining table. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this easy yet memorable meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup pepperoncini peppers, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon juice to create the marinade.
- Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or bowl and pour marinade over them. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill marinated chicken for approximately 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt butter and add chopped pepperoncini and more minced garlic. Stir until aromatic.
- Drizzle grilled chicken with pepperoncini garlic butter sauce and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 115mg