A bold and flavorful dish featuring juicy grilled chicken, a refreshing cucumber salad, and a tangy pepperoncini garlic butter sauce. Serve with hummus, feta, and warm pita for the perfect Mediterranean-inspired meal!
Keyword: Grilled Chicken with Pepperoncini Garlic Butter
Prep Time: 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 15 minutesminutes
Total Time: 35 minutesminutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 387kcal
Ingredients
For the Grilled Chicken:
1tspgarlic powder
1tsponion powder
1tsppaprika
1tspcoarse kosher salt
1 lb. chicken breasts
1tbspolive oil
For the Pepperoncini Garlic Butter Sauce:
6tbspbutter
1 clove garlic, minced
¼cup 1/4 cup pepperoncini brine
¼ - ½ cup pepperoncinis, chopped
For the Cucumber Salad:
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
½ cucumber, chopped
¼ red onion, minced or thinly sliced
Salt and pepper, to taste
Olive oil and vinegar, to taste
Extras for Serving:
Chopped chives
Crumbled feta cheese
Hummus
Pita bread
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken:In a large bowl or resealable plastic bag, combine chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and olive oil. Toss until well coated. Let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to several hours.
Prepare the Cucumber Salad:In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and vinegar, then season with salt and pepper. Toss gently and set aside.
Make the Pepperoncini Garlic Butter:Melt butter in the microwave or on the stovetop. Stir in minced garlic, pepperoncini brine, and chopped pepperoncinis. Set aside.
Grill the Chicken:Preheat a grill, grill pan, or skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 160°F. Let rest for a few minutes, then slice.
Assemble and Serve:For a stunning presentation, spread hummus on a large serving platter. Arrange the cucumber salad in small mounds around the plate. Place the sliced chicken in the center, then drizzle generously with the pepperoncini garlic butter sauce. Garnish with crumbled feta, chives, and additional salt and pepper to taste.Serve immediately with warm pita bread for dipping. Enjoy!