Description
This Grilled Chicken with Pepperoncini Garlic Butter is bursting with zesty, garlicky flavor and topped with buttery brine-soaked goodness. Paired with a fresh cucumber salad, creamy hummus, and warm pita, it’s a Mediterranean-inspired meal that’s fast, fresh, and guaranteed to impress.
Ingredients
Grilled Chicken:
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1 lb. chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
Pepperoncini Butter Sauce:
6 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup pepperoncini brine
1/4 to 1/2 cup pepperoncinis, chopped
Cucumber Salad:
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cucumber, chopped
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced or minced
Salt, pepper, olive oil, vinegar (to taste)
Extras (Optional):
Chives
Crumbled feta
Hummus
Pita bread
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken:
In a large bowl or zip-top bag, mix the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and olive oil. Let marinate for 30 minutes to several hours in the fridge.Make the Cucumber Salad:
Toss the chopped cucumber, halved tomatoes, and red onion in a bowl with a light drizzle of olive oil and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.Make the Pepperoncini Butter Sauce:
Melt butter (microwave or stovetop), then stir in minced garlic, pepperoncini brine, and chopped pepperoncinis. Set aside.Grill the Chicken:
Grill the marinated chicken over medium heat for 4–5 minutes per side, or until internal temp reaches 160°F. Let rest, then slice.
Assemble:
Spread hummus on a serving platter. Arrange cucumber salad around the edges, place chicken in the center, and drizzle generously with pepperoncini butter sauce. Top with feta, chives, and freshly cracked pepper. Serve with pita.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking.
Don’t over-dress the salad—too much vinegar turns it watery.
Banana peppers can be substituted for pepperoncinis for a milder option.
This dish is great for meal prep—just store components separately!
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 475 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg