Description
These Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce are a delicious and wholesome meal option that is perfect for lunch or dinner. Tender grilled chicken paired with nutritious broccoli and flavorful garlic sauce make for a satisfying and nutritious bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Grilled Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Broccoli:
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Prepare the Chicken: Rub chicken breasts with 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Grill for 5–6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest before slicing.
- Cook the Broccoli: Steam or roast broccoli until tender-crisp.
- Make the Garlic Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide brown rice or quinoa among 4 bowls. Top with sliced grilled chicken and broccoli. Drizzle with garlic sauce and serve warm.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use all Greek yogurt in the sauce instead of mayonnaise.
- You can swap broccoli for roasted Brussels sprouts, zucchini, or asparagus.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
