Description
A healthy and protein-packed meal featuring grilled chicken and broccoli with a creamy garlic sauce, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 tbsp water (for steaming)
- For Creamy Garlic Sauce:
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp mayo
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & cracked pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley or chives (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rub chicken with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Grill on medium heat 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Add broccoli to a skillet with 1 tbsp water, cover, and steam for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Whisk together Greek yogurt, mayo, mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to make the sauce.
- Divide broccoli between bowls, top with grilled chicken, and drizzle with creamy garlic sauce.
- Sprinkle parsley or chives on top and serve warm.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Substitute Greek yogurt with sour cream for a richer sauce.
- Use air fryer for chicken if you prefer a crispier texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling, Steaming
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg