Servings
4 bowls
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1½ lb (700 g) chicken breast or thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Broccoli
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tbsp olive oil (if roasting)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Creamy Garlic Sauce
- ¾ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise (optional for richness)
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced or grated
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1–2 tbsp water (to thin if needed)
Instructions
1. Marinate Chicken
Mix:
- olive oil
- garlic
- paprika
- Italian seasoning
- salt
- pepper
- lemon juice
Coat chicken and let sit 15–30 minutes (or longer if possible).
2. Cook Chicken
Grill Method
Grill over medium-high heat 5–7 minutes per side until cooked through.
Pan Method
Cook in skillet 6–8 minutes per side.
Rest 5 minutes, then slice.
3. Prepare Broccoli
Roasted (best flavor)
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C)
- Toss broccoli with olive oil, salt, pepper
- Roast 15–18 minutes until slightly crispy
Steamed (lighter option)
Steam 4–5 minutes until tender-crisp.
4. Make Creamy Garlic Sauce
Whisk together:
- Greek yogurt
- mayo (if using)
- garlic
- lemon juice
- Dijon mustard
- Parmesan
- salt
- pepper
Add water if needed to reach drizzle consistency.
5. Assemble Bowls
In each bowl add:
- broccoli base
- sliced grilled chicken
- generous drizzle of garlic sauce
