Warm Chicken & Vegetable Bowl with Tahini Dressing

• 600 g chicken breast⇄
• 2 heads broccoli⇄
• 4 medium courgette⇄
• 4 tbsp olive oil⇄
• 1 tsp salt⇄
• 0.5 tsp pepper⇄
• 1 tsp garlic powder⇄

Cut broccoli into florets and slice courgettes into 0.5 cm thick rounds. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels to ensure even searing. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder on both sides.

💡 Prepping all ingredients now saves time during cooking and ensures everything is ready to go.

• 2 tbsp olive oil⇄

Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat at 165°C, add olive oil, and place seasoned chicken breasts in the pan. Sear for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 74°C.

💡 Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure a good sear; cook in batches if necessary.

• 2 heads broccoli florets⇄

While chicken cooks, place broccoli florets in a steamer basket over boiling water at 100°C. Steam for 6-8 minutes until bright green and tender but still with a slight bite.

💡 Check broccoli at 6 minutes to avoid overcooking; it should not turn mushy.

Remove chicken from the pan and let it rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes to retain juices before slicing.

💡 Cover loosely with foil to keep warm while resting.

• 2 tbsp olive oil⇄
• 4 medium courgette slices⇄

In the same pan used for chicken, add a bit more olive oil if needed and heat to 165°C over medium heat. Add courgette slices in a single layer and fry for 3 minutes per side until golden and slightly softened.

💡 Don’t stir too often; let the courgette develop a nice caramelized crust.

• 4 tbsp tahini⇄
• 2 lemons lemon juice⇄
• 4 cloves garlic⇄
• 8 tbsp warm water⇄
• 0.25 tsp salt⇄

In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, warm water, and a pinch of salt until smooth and pourable. Adjust consistency with additional water if needed.

💡 Use warm water to help the tahini emulsify smoothly without seizing.

Slice rested chicken breast into thin strips against the grain for maximum tenderness.

💡 Slicing against the grain ensures each bite is tender and easy to chew.