Grilled Chicken with Pepperoncini Garlic Butter

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, minced or thinly sliced
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Olive oil, to taste
• Vinegar, to taste

Extras:

• Chives
• Feta
• Hummus
• Pita bread

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Instructions

1. Marinate the Chicken:

   • Combine garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, kosher salt, chicken breasts, and olive oil in a bowl or plastic bag. Mix until well-coated. Marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes to several hours.

2. Make the Cucumber Salad:

   • Toss cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion with a small amount of salt, pepper, olive oil, and vinegar. Use a light hand with the salt and vinegar to avoid making it watery.

3. Prepare the Pepperoncini Butter Sauce:

   • Melt the butter (in the microwave or on the stove). Stir in minced garlic, pepperoncini brine, and chopped pepperoncinis. Set aside.

4. Grill the Chicken:

   • Cook the marinated chicken on a grill, grill pan, or skillet until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 160°F). Let it rest briefly, then slice.

5. Assemble the Dish:

   • On a large platter, spread hummus. Place cucumber salad in small mounds around the edge. Arrange sliced chicken in the center and drizzle with pepperoncini butter sauce. Garnish with feta, chives, salt, and pepper. Serve with pita bread for dipping.

Enjoy your meal!