Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce. This nutritious dish perfectly balances juicy grilled chicken, vibrant broccoli, and a rich, zesty garlic sauce. Ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep, these bowls are not only quick to prepare but also customizable to fit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 lb broccoli florets
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Lime wedges, for serving
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in olive oil, spices, and lime juice for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook marinated chicken on a grill or stovetop pan over medium-high heat for 5–7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Prepare creamy garlic sauce by whisking together mayonnaise, sour cream, minced garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble bowls with rice or quinoa topped with broccoli and sliced grilled chicken. Drizzle with creamy garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg