Description
A flavorful and nutritious meal featuring tender grilled chicken and crisp-tender broccoli, all drizzled in a luscious and creamy garlic sauce. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep with a healthy balance of protein, fiber, and vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Creamy Garlic Sauce
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Additions
- Fresh herbs (parsley or chives) for garnish
- Cooked rice or quinoa, as base
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Trim and cut the chicken breasts into even pieces for quick and even grilling. Chop the broccoli into bite-sized florets and mince fresh garlic for the sauce.
- Grill the Chicken and Broccoli: Lightly coat chicken and broccoli with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill chicken over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through and juicy. Grill broccoli simultaneously until just tender with char spots, about 6-8 minutes.
- Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce: In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, grated Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy, adjusting seasoning to taste.
- Assemble the Bowls: If using, layer cooked rice or quinoa as a base. Top with grilled chicken and broccoli, then generously drizzle with the creamy garlic sauce. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Pound chicken breasts to even thickness for uniform cooking.
- Allow chicken to develop grill marks by minimizing movement on the grill.
- Minced garlic should sit in the sauce for a few minutes to deepen flavor.
- Grill broccoli until just tender to keep crunch and vibrant color.
- Prepare garlic sauce ahead of time to enhance flavor development.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: grilled chicken, broccoli, creamy garlic sauce, healthy dinner, meal prep, gluten free, quick recipe