Grilled Chicken Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce
These Grilled Chicken Broccoli Bowls combine grilled chicken, vibrant broccoli, and a rich creamy garlic sauce, making them perfect for comforting weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for chicken)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (for chicken)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt (for chicken)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper (for chicken)
For the rice and broccoli
- 3 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for broccoli)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (for broccoli)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (for broccoli)
For the creamy garlic sauce
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced or grated (for sauce)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for sauce)
- ½ teaspoon salt (for sauce)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (for sauce)
Instructions
Preparation
- Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Preheat the grill or grill pan on medium heat.
- Cook the chicken on the grill for about 6-7 minutes on each side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Prepare broccoli by boiling water and adding broccoli florets with olive oil, salt, and black pepper to steam.
- Remove broccoli when bright green and tender but still crisp.
- In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper for the sauce.
Assembly
- Start with a base of cooked rice, layer grilled chicken and steamed broccoli on top.
- Drizzle creamy garlic sauce generously over each bowl.
Notes
Season chicken well and monitor cooking time to avoid overcooking. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 30gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2g
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