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Grilled Chicken and Broccoli with Creamy Garlic Sauce

A wholesome and quick recipe featuring juicy grilled chicken and tender broccoli, topped with a decadent creamy garlic sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts Boneless and skinless
  • 2 cups broccoli florets Fresh or frozen
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil Divided
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt Can substitute with sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • to taste Salt and pepper Adjust according to preference

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Cooking
  1. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
  2. In a pot, steam broccoli florets until tender, about 4-5 minutes.
Sauce Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, and remaining olive oil to create the creamy garlic sauce.
Serving
  1. Slice the grilled chicken and serve on a bed of broccoli, drizzled with the creamy garlic sauce.

Notes

For added texture, toss in slivered almonds or toasted sunflower seeds. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.