🌿 Garlic Chicken with Broccoli & Spinach

Mediterranean-Inspired Full Recipe

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📝 Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the Chicken

• 500 g (1 lb) chicken breast or thighs, sliced

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tbsp olive oil

Vegetables

• 2 cups broccoli florets

• 2 cups fresh spinach

• 1 small onion, finely chopped (optional)

• 4–5 garlic cloves, minced

Mediterranean Sauce

• 1 cup chicken broth

• ½ cup Greek yogurt or ¼ cup cream + ¼ cup yogurt

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• ½ tsp oregano

• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)

• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan or feta (Mediterranean twist!)

For Finishing

• Extra lemon zest

• Fresh parsley

• Olive oil drizzle

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Season & Sear Chicken

1. Mix chicken with:

   • Salt

   • Pepper

   • Paprika

   • 1 tbsp olive oil

2. Heat a pan on medium-high and sear chicken 4–5 minutes until lightly golden.

3. Remove chicken and set aside.

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2. Sauté Aromatics & Veggies

1. In the same pan, add a splash of olive oil.

2. Add chopped onion (if using) and cook 2 minutes.

3. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.

4. Add broccoli and sauté 3–4 minutes until bright green.

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3. Add Spinach & Sauce

1. Add spinach and let it wilt.

2. Stir in the sauce mixture:

   • Chicken broth

   • Greek yogurt (or cream/yogurt combo)

   • Lemon juice

   • Oregano

   • Chili flakes

3. Mix gently until creamy.

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4. Combine & Simmer

• Add chicken back into the pan.

• Stir to coat evenly.

• Let it simmer 5–7 minutes until sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through.

• Add Parmesan or feta for Mediterranean richness.

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5. Finish & Serve

Top with:

• Fresh parsley

• Lemon zest

• A drizzle of good-quality extra-virgin olive oil

Serve with:

• Brown rice

• Couscous

• Quinoa

• Whole-grain pasta

• Or crusty Mediterranean bread

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🌿 Mediterranean Tips

• Add sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.

• Swap broccoli with zucchini or asparagus.

• Use feta instead of Parmesan for a more authentic Mediterranean taste.