Description
These Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce are a delicious and healthy dinner option. Tender grilled chicken is paired with charred broccoli and served over a bed of brown rice or quinoa, then topped with a creamy garlic sauce for a flavorful finish.
Ingredients
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Grilled Chicken:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Broccoli:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for broccoli)
Other Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 tablespoon water (to thin sauce if needed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat the grill or grill pan. Season chicken with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Grill for 5–6 minutes per side.
- Prepare Broccoli: Toss broccoli with olive oil and salt, then grill or roast until tender.
- Make the Sauce: Whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, water, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble: Divide rice or quinoa between bowls, top with chicken and broccoli, and drizzle with sauce. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Consider using chicken thighs or cauliflower for variation.
- Sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
