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Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce

Juicy grilled chicken and tender-crisp broccoli topped with a light, tangy creamy garlic sauce for a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

Chicken & Broccoli
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs pounded even
  • 1 large head broccoli cut into florets (4-5 cups)
  • 3 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly cracked, plus more to taste
Creamy Garlic Sauce
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt full-fat or 2%
  • 2-3 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill or parsley chopped
  • 0.25 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.125 tsp black pepper
  • 1-2 tbsp water or milk to thin if needed

Equipment

  • Grill or Baking Sheet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Chef’s knife

Method
 

  1. Marinate the chicken. In a large bowl, mix 2 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken, coat thoroughly, and marinate for 15-20 mins.
  2. Preheat grill to medium-high (or oven to 425°F). Toss broccoli florets with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet.
  3. Grill the chicken for 6-8 mins per side until internal temp reaches 165°F. In the last 8-10 mins, grill broccoli in a basket until charred and tender-crisp. If roasting, cook broccoli in oven for 18-22 mins.
  4. Let the grilled chicken rest, tented with foil, for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain.
  5. Make the sauce. Whisk together Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, herbs, salt, and pepper until smooth. Thin with water/milk if desired.
  6. Assemble bowls with grains (if using), roasted broccoli, and sliced chicken. Drizzle generously with creamy garlic sauce. Garnish and serve.

Notes

For best meal prep, store components separately. Chicken and broccoli reheat well; sauce is best served cold. To make dairy-free, use a plain, unsweetened dairy-free yogurt alternative.