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Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowl with Creamy Garlic Sauce

Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowl with Creamy Garlic Sauce.

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 390
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs Chicken Breast cubed
  • 4 cups Broccoli Florets
  • 3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt
  • 5 Garlic Cloves divided
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Marinate: Mix chicken with 2 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, and 2 minced garlic cloves.
  2. Grill: Cook chicken in a pan over medium-high heat for 6 mins per side. Remove and rest.
  3. Sauté: In the same pan, add remaining oil and broccoli. Add a splash of water, cover for 2 mins, then sauté with 1 minced garlic clove until charred.
  4. Sauce: Whisk yogurt, 2 grated garlic cloves, and lemon zest in a small bowl.
  5. Assemble: Divide broccoli and chicken into bowls. Drizzle generously with garlic sauce.

Notes

  • Dry the Chicken: Pat the chicken dry with paper towels before marinating. This ensures a better sear and prevents the meat from "steaming" in the pan.
  • Don't Overcook Broccoli: To keep that vibrant green color and "snap," sauté the broccoli just until fork-tender. Overcooking makes it mushy and less ideal for meal prep.
  • Sauce Consistency: If using thick Greek yogurt, the sauce may be quite dense. Whisk in 1 teaspoon of water at a time until it reaches a "drizzlable" consistency.
  • Rest the Meat: Let the chicken rest for 3–5 minutes after grilling before slicing. This keeps the juices inside so the meat stays succulent.
  • Meal Prep Reheating: When reheating, add a teaspoon of water to the broccoli and cover it to create steam; this prevents the chicken from drying out in the microwave.