Description
Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce is a wholesome and flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. Featuring juicy grilled chicken, vibrant broccoli, and a rich creamy garlic sauce, this recipe provides a satisfying balance of taste and nutrition. With its gluten-free profile and customizable ingredients, you can easily tailor it to suit your preferences. In just 30 minutes, you can serve up a memorable meal that delights the whole family.
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
Instructions
- Marinate chicken by combining olive oil, spices, and lime juice in a bowl. Coat the chicken thoroughly and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the marinated chicken over medium-high heat for 5–7 minutes on each side until fully cooked (165°F internal temperature). Let rest before slicing.
- For the creamy garlic sauce, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, minced garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Assemble bowls with rice or quinoa as the base. Top with grilled chicken and steamed or roasted broccoli. Drizzle with creamy garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg