Description
Delicious grilled chicken bowls served with roasted broccoli and a creamy garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced or grated
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken breasts thoroughly. Let them rest for at least 20–30 minutes. If you have extra time, an hour deepens the flavor beautifully.
- Prepare the Broccoli: Toss the broccoli florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper. You can roast them at 400°F for about 20 minutes until slightly crisp at the edges, or steam them for a softer texture. I love roasting because it adds a slight caramelized sweetness.
- Grill the Chicken: Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for about 6–7 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until fully cooked and nicely charred. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Resting keeps it juicy.
- Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. The sauce should be smooth and thick but pourable. Adjust salt or lemon to taste. This sauce is what makes the Grilled Chicken Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce truly irresistible.
- Assemble the Bowls: Start with a base of warm rice. Add sliced grilled chicken and roasted broccoli. Drizzle generously with creamy garlic sauce. Serve immediately while everything is warm and fragrant.
Notes
- Allowing the chicken to marinate longer enhances the flavor.
- Roasting the broccoli provides a sweeter taste than steaming.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg