Servings: 4
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
For the Grilled Chicken
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1½ lb (680 g) boneless, skinless chicken breast
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Broccoli
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4 cups broccoli florets
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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¼ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce
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½ cup Greek yogurt (or mayo for richer sauce)
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2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
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1–2 cloves garlic, finely minced
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1–2 tablespoons milk or water (to thin)
Instructions
1. Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Coat chicken well and marinate 10–30 minutes.
2. Grill the Chicken
Heat grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high. Grill chicken 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through and lightly charred. Rest 5 minutes, then slice.
3. Cook the Broccoli
Toss broccoli with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
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Grill: 5–7 minutes until tender with char marks
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OR steam/roast until bright green and crisp-tender
4. Make Creamy Garlic Sauce
Whisk yogurt, mayo, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Thin with milk or water to desired consistency.
5. Assemble Bowls
Divide broccoli into bowls, top with sliced grilled chicken, and drizzle generously with creamy garlic sauce.
Optional Add-Ins
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Cooked rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice
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Roasted sweet potatoes
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Avocado slices
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Red chili flakes or hot sauce
Meal Prep Tips
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Store chicken, broccoli, and sauce separately
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Keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days
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Sauce can double as a salad dressing or wrap spread
Why You’ll Love It
✔ High-protein & filling
✔ Fresh, creamy, and garlicky
✔ Perfect for healthy meal prep