Description
Grilled Chicken with Pepperoncini Garlic Butter is a delectable dish featuring juicy chicken breasts infused with the tangy, garlicky goodness of pepperoncini butter. Perfect for summer grilling or a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Pepperoncini Garlic Butter:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped pepperoncini peppers
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Season Chicken: Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Grill Chicken: Grill chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Prepare Butter: Mix softened butter with pepperoncini, garlic, parsley, lemon zest, and salt.
- Top and Rest: Top grilled chicken with pepperoncini butter. Let rest to allow flavors to meld. Serve warm.
Notes
- The pepperoncini butter can be made ahead and refrigerated.
- Try the butter on grilled vegetables or steak for a flavorful twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with butter
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
