🥗 Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce
Mediterranean Style | Healthy | Meal-Prep Friendly
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Grilled Chicken
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1½ lb (680 g) chicken breast, sliced
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3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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Juice of 1 lemon
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp dried oregano
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1 tsp paprika
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½ tsp cumin (optional, Mediterranean depth)
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
For the Broccoli
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4 cups broccoli florets
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1 tbsp olive oil
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¼ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
Creamy Garlic Sauce
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½ cup Greek yogurt
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2 tbsp tahini or mayonnaise
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2 cloves garlic, finely grated
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1–2 tbsp water (to thin)
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Salt, to taste
Optional Bowl Add-Ins
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Cooked quinoa, brown rice, or cauliflower rice
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Cherry tomatoes
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Cucumber slices
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Kalamata olives
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Crumbled feta cheese
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Fresh parsley
👩🍳 Instructions
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Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
Add chicken and marinate 20–30 minutes (or up to overnight). -
Cook the Broccoli
Toss broccoli with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Roast at 220°C (425°F) for 18–20 minutes or steam until tender-crisp. -
Grill the Chicken
Grill chicken over medium-high heat for 5–6 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.
Rest for 5 minutes, then slice. -
Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce
Whisk Greek yogurt, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, water, and salt until smooth. -
Assemble the Bowls
Add quinoa or rice (if using), broccoli, grilled chicken, and toppings.
Drizzle generously with creamy garlic sauce.
🌿 Mediterranean Tips & Variations
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Low-carb: Use cauliflower rice or extra veggies
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Dairy-free: Use dairy-free yogurt or hummus-based sauce
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Spicy: Add chili flakes or harissa to the sauce
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Extra Mediterranean: Add roasted red peppers & herbs
🥗 Nutrition Highlights (Approx.)
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High protein
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Balanced carbs & healthy fats
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Gut-friendly with yogurt & veggies
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Great for weight management
