Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce
Savor the delicious combination of grilled chicken, fresh broccoli, and creamy garlic sauce in this vibrant and satisfying bowl.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 cups cooked brown rice (or quinoa)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Pinch of paprika (optional)
- ½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp light mayonnaise
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1–2 tbsp water (to thin)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Season your chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side or until it reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest before slicing.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and steam the broccoli for 4-5 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Whisk until smooth, adding water to adjust thickness.
- Divide the cooked brown rice (or quinoa) among bowls, layer with chicken and broccoli, and drizzle sauce before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes. Customize with your favorite vegetables or grains.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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