Description
Zesty grilled chicken marinated in a pepperoncini garlic butter sauce, ready in 45 minutes. Customize seasonings for a gourmet weeknight meal or summer feast.
Ingredients
Boneless skinless chicken breasts 4 (2-inch thickness preferred)
Olive oil 2 Tbsp (virgin olive oil preferred)
Smoked paprika 1 tsp
Garlic powder 1 tsp
Mexican oregano 1 tsp
Unsalted butter 4 Tbsp (1/2 stick)
Pepperoncini peppers 3 cloves (sliced, not pickled)
Salt 1 tsp (adjust to taste)
Instructions
Pat dry 4 chicken breasts to maximize char
Drizzle 2 Tbsp olive oil for lubrication
Rub 1 tsp smoked paprika for crispy crust
Brush garlic powder evenly over chicken
Finish with 1 tsp aged oregano
Season generously with 1 tsp salt
Prepare garlic butter: Melt 4 Tbsp butter with pepperoncini slices
Grill 7 minutes per side over medium heat
Brush melted garlic butter on both sides during final 2 minutes
Rest 5 minutes before slicing
Notes
Use cast iron pan if no grill is available
Smoked paprika enhances depth of flavor
Add fresh parsley for extra umami
Replace fresh pepperoncini with 2 Tbsp minced sun-dried tomatoes if preferred
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 grilled chicken breast
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 575mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg