Description
Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce are a quick, healthy meal solution bursting with flavor. This dish features juicy grilled chicken paired with tender broccoli, all drizzled with a rich and zesty creamy garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, these bowls can be customized to suit your dietary needs and preferences, whether you choose rice or quinoa as your base. Packed with protein and fresh ingredients, this recipe ensures you don’t have to compromise on taste while enjoying a nutritious meal. Serve it warm and watch it become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 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
- 1 pound broccoli florets, steamed or roasted
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- Lime wedges, for serving
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, cayenne (optional), and lime juice for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a grill or frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until cooked through; let it rest before slicing.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, minced garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the creamy garlic sauce.
- Assemble bowls by placing rice or quinoa at the bottom; top with broccoli and sliced chicken, then drizzle with creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg