Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowl
A delicious bowl filled with succulent grilled chicken, vibrant broccoli, and creamy garlic sauce, making it a perfect meal for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy, High Protein
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 the chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Grill the chicken for about 6–7 minutes on each side.
- Once done, let the chicken rest for a few minutes and then slice thinly.
- Steam the broccoli florets in a medium saucepan for about 4–5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt and light mayonnaise until smooth.
- Add minced garlic and lemon juice, mixing well.
- Stir in water until desired consistency is reached and season with salt and pepper.
- Divide the cooked rice among bowls, layer sliced chicken and steamed broccoli, then drizzle with creamy garlic sauce.
Notes
For meal prep, grill extra chicken and steam more broccoli for the week. Customize your bowl with toppings like avocado or fresh herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: grilled chicken, broccoli, healthy bowl, garlic sauce, summer meals