How do you serve this?

As written, the recipe will serve like a family-style platter! It is a gloriously beautiful thing to set down on a table for a group meal. I put scoops of everything on individual plates and we dip into it with bread and eat it with forks. For individual servings, I would do the same thing, but just layer it onto a plate with amounts for one person.

What else would you serve with this?

To me, this is a complete meal! Veggies, protein, carbs, fiber, and FLAVOR! But if you wanted to throw something else on the table to round it out even more, this bistro salad would be amazing with all the fresh herbs in there! Yum. And of course, the simple green salad never fails me. We make it weekly!

How long do the leftovers last?

The chicken will last for 2-3 days in the fridge. If you're making this for meal prep, I would suggest storing each element separately until just before serving so it doesn't all get soggy in the hummus.

Can you make this vegetarian / meatless?

Yes! I think cauliflower would be delicious - just coat the cauliflower florets with the same spices that are written here and roast at 425 for 20 minutes or so.

How do you make this gluten-free and/or dairy-free?

This recipe is naturally gluten-free! To make this dairy free, omit the feta cheese and use vegan butter.

Grilled Chicken with Pepperoncini Garlic Butter Recipe

Name: Grilled Chicken with Pepperoncini Garlic Butter
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt; 1 lb. chicken breasts; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 6 tablespoons butter; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/4 cup pepperoncini brine; 1/4 to 1/2 cup pepperoncinis, chopped; 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved; half a cucumber, chopped; a quarter of a red onion, minced or thinly sliced; salt and pepper, olive oil, vinegar; Chives; Feta; Hummus; Pita Bread

Description

This is such a fun one! Grilled marinated chicken, a quick tomato cucumber salad, tangy bits of feta, and a zippy pepperoncini garlic butter sauce poured over the whole thing.

Ingredients

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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
half a cucumber, chopped
a quarter of a red onion, minced or thinly sliced
salt and pepper, olive oil, vinegar

Extras:

Chives
Feta
Hummus
Pita Bread

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Instructions

Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken, spices, and olive oil together in a large bowl or plastic bag. Mix until well-coated; set aside in the fridge while you prep the other elements (30 minutes up to several hours).
Make the Cucumber Salad: Toss veggies with a small amount of salt, pepper, olive oil, and vinegar. (If you add too much it becomes watery, so use a light hand!)
Make the Pepperoncini Butter Sauce: Melt the butter (I just do this in the microwave). Stir in the garlic, brine, and pepperoncini pieces. Set aside.
Grill the Chicken: Using a grill, grill pan, or skillet, cook the chicken until cooked through and golden brown on both sides. If you have a meat thermometer, I highly recommend using it so you don’t overcook the chicken! We’re looking for 160 degrees. Let it rest for a moment, then cut into slices.
Assemble: If you want to serve it as a family-style meal – layer the hummus on a large platter. Add the cucumber salad in 3-4 little mounds around the outside of the plate. Add the chicken right in the middle and drizzle with the pepperoncini butter sauce. Add feta, chives, and s&p to finish. Scoop onto plates or dip into the whole thing with pita bread. SO good!

Notes

The garlic butter will start to congeal as it rests, so I would suggest warming that right before serving (if it’s been sitting out for a while) so it’s nice and silky, and then enjoying the whole thing while the butter and chicken are still warm for best mouthfeel! *texture nerd smile*

Nutrition facts do not include extras.

For tips on how to cook chicken, see our guide here!

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Grill
Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired

Keywords: pepperoncini chicken, grilled chicken, garlic butter pepperoncini sauce