Description
A fast, healthy, and flavorful meal featuring grilled chicken and steamed broccoli topped with a luscious creamy garlic sauce. Ready in about 30 minutes, perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (thinly sliced or pounded)
- 4 cups broccoli florets (about 300g)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (120ml)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise (60ml)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (30ml)
- ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (25g)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Trim and slice chicken breasts into even strips or bite-sized pieces. Chop broccoli into bite-sized florets if not pre-cut. Mince garlic finely. Measure out yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Parmesan.
- Heat grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high. Brush chicken pieces with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through and lightly charred. Transfer to plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
- While chicken grills, steam broccoli until bright green and tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. If no steamer, blanch broccoli in boiling water for 2-3 minutes then shock in ice water.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together minced garlic, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Parmesan until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add a teaspoon of water or lemon juice if sauce is too thick.
- Divide grilled chicken and steamed broccoli between bowls. Drizzle creamy garlic sauce generously over the top. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
- Serve immediately while warm and enjoy.
Notes
Marinate chicken briefly in olive oil, lemon juice, and salt for extra flavor. Avoid overcooking broccoli to keep it tender-crisp. Fresh garlic is preferred for best flavor. Sauce can be made ahead and stored in fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently to loosen sauce. If no grill pan, use a regular skillet. Add grains like rice or quinoa for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximatel
- Calories: 380
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 40
Keywords: grilled chicken, broccoli bowl, creamy garlic sauce, healthy dinner, quick recipe, weeknight meal, meal prep