Tangy Garlic Butter Sauce over Grilled Chicken Recipe

Tangy Garlic Butter Sauce over Grilled Chicken Recipe

Simple summer dinner recipe

This Tangy Garlic Butter Sauce over Grilled Chicken is a simple summer dinner recipe that easily feeds a family of four without heating the kitchen during the hot summer months.

A few health benefits of this dish

Pepperoncini are low-calorie peppers that provide calcium for healthy bones and proper nervous and muscle system function (1).  Consuming these peppers also helps provide the body with vitamins A and C for healthy vision, a stronger immune system, and healthier skin and mucous membranes, as well as protection (antioxidant) from free radical damage from things that harm our cells (2) (3).

Capsaicin, found in pepperoncini, has been shown to reduce inflammation and boost metabolism, which can aid weight loss efforts and fat oxidation (4). 

When choosing pepperoncini, be sure to check labels and purchase pepperoncini that do not contain artificial preservatives like sodium benzoate or artificial colors like Yellow #5, as these ingredients can harm the body.  Purchasing organic options typically avoids these synthetic preservatives and dyes.

Also, due to the vinegar brining, pepperoncini can be high in sodium, which is important if you are watching your salt intake.

Cucumbers are about 96% water, making them nutritious, low-calorie fruits that hydrate (5).  Providing vitamin K and potassium, cucumbers help with proper blood clotting and vascular health, as well as nerve signaling, muscle contraction, and fluid balance (6) (7).

Studies show the purifying effects of cucumber consumption, as bioactive compounds (BHA and cucurbitacins) provide strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties (8).

Tangy Garlic Butter Sauce over Grilled Chicken Recipe:

Organic Ingredients:

1 pound chicken breast, grilled and cut into 4 pieces

1 tsp. each: garlic powder, onion flakes, smoked paprika

½ tsp. each: sea salt, black pepper

½ tbsp. extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)

3 tbsp. butter

2 cloves garlic, chopped

¼ cup pepperoncini brine

½ cup pepperoncini, chopped

1 pint grape tomatoes, halved

1 medium cucumber, diced

½ small red onion, thinly sliced

Options: feta cheese, chives, hummus

You’ll find a simple hummus recipe at the end of the blog post with this link.

Instructions: 

At least 60 minutes before dinner, place the cut chicken breast into a glass dish and marinate with garlic powder, onion flakes, paprika, salt, pepper, and EVOO, then grill the chicken.

Next, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stir in the garlic, brine, and pepperoncini, stir, cook for about 1 minute, remove from the heat, and set aside.

Toss the tomatoes, cucumber, and onion together, and split into four servings on separate plates.

Place one piece of grilled chicken breast on each plate, and drizzle the butter sauce equally over the tops.  Enjoy!