Garlic-Lemon Yogurt Chicken with Broccoli and Brown Rice
A hearty dinner of pan-seared chicken breast, steamed broccoli, and fluffy brown rice tossed in a tangy yogurt sauce with garlic and lemon.
- Time
- 55 min
- Serving
- 535 kcal
- Ingredients
- ≈ $2.74
- Protein
- 47 g
Ingredients
- 1 Chicken breast filletpack 800 g ≈ $7.23 150 g
- 2 Brown ricepack 500 g ≈ $2.50 70 g
- 3 Broccoli (frozen)pack 400 g ≈ $1.80 150 g
- 4 Plain yogurtpack 300 g ≈ $2.19 40 g
- 5 Garlic≈ $10.00 per kg 2 g
- 6 Lemon≈ $4.70 per kg 10 g
- 7 Olive oil 6 ml
- 8 Salt 2 g
- 9 Ground black pepper to taste
Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.
Method
Rinse the brown2 rice until the water runs clear, then add 150 ml water, half a teaspoon of salt, and bring to a boil over high heat.
Reduce heat to the lowest setting, cover, and simmer for 35–40 minutes until the grains are tender and the water is absorbed, then let sit covered for 5 minutes.
While the rice cooks, pat the chicken1 breasts dry, slice into 1.5 cm-thick cutlets, season with salt and pepper.
Heat a skillet with olive oil over medium heat, then sear the chicken1 for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and the juices run clear.
Boil frozen broccoli3 (no need to thaw) in salted water for 4–5 minutes until tender, then drain.
Mix plain4 yogurt, minced garlic5, lemon6 juice, and a pinch of salt.
Plate the rice, broccoli3, and chicken1, drizzle with the yogurt sauce, and serve warm.
Tips
- Why it works
- Pat the chicken dry before cooking to prevent steam from blocking browning and ensure even searing. Wet skin makes it harder to reach 74°C inside.
- Substitutions
- Use quinoa instead of brown rice (60g) for faster cooking, or swap yogurt for sour cream (40g) if you prefer a thicker sauce.
- Common mistakes
- Overcook the broccoli. It turns mushy and dull green. Check after 3 minutes; it should stay bright and crisp.
- Storing and reheating
- Eat fresh or store for 2 days. Reheat rice and chicken separately in a dry pan for 3 minutes; broccoli wilts further. Add sauce last.
- Serve with
- Pair with a slice of whole-grain toast for extra fiber, or serve cold with lemon wedges for a picnic lunch.
In short
- Marked healthy: the planner picks it more often for the goals “lose weight” and “eat well”.
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