Description
Grilled Chicken with Pepperoncini Garlic Butter is a flavorful dish that elevates any gathering. This recipe features juicy, tender chicken marinated in a zesty blend of pepperoncini and rich garlic butter, creating a tantalizing flavor experience. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy dinners, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike. Serve it up with fresh parsley for a pop of color and enjoy the compliments that follow!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup chopped pepperoncini peppers
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish
- 2 tbsp reserved pepperoncini juice
Instructions
- Rinse chicken breasts under cold water and pat dry.
- In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, garlic, chopped pepperoncini, pepperoncini juice, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate chicken in the mixture for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F).
- Lightly oil grill grates and place marinated chicken on the grill.
- Grill for 5-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Drizzle with extra garlic butter and garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 120mg