Healthy Grilled Chicken Broccoli Bowls (Printable version)
Tender grilled chicken and crisp broccoli topped with protein-rich creamy garlic sauce for a nutritious meal.
# Ingredient List:
→ For the Chicken & Bowls
01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 head broccoli, cut into florets (about 4 cups)
03 - 1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa (optional, for serving)
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ For the Creamy Garlic Sauce
08 - 2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt (or non-dairy yogurt for dairy-free)
09 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional, for extra creaminess)
10 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
11 - Juice of 1/2 lemon
12 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
13 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
14 - Salt and pepper, to taste
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
02 - In a bowl, toss chicken breasts with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Grill chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and juices run clear. Let rest for a few minutes, then slice into strips.
04 - Steam or grill broccoli florets for 3-4 minutes until vibrant green and crisp-tender. Set aside.
05 - Whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise (if using), minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
06 - To assemble bowls, add a base of rice or quinoa (if using), then top with sliced grilled chicken and broccoli. Drizzle generously with creamy garlic sauce.
07 - Garnish with extra fresh herbs, a wedge of lemon, or chili flakes, if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The creamy garlic sauce tastes restaurant fancy but comes together in 2 minutes with ingredients you probably have
- You get that satisfying grilled flavor without spending hours hovering over the stove
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- Letting the chicken rest before slicing locks in all those delicious juices
- The sauce tastes even better after sitting for 10 minutes, so make it first
03 -
- Use a grill pan indoors when weather does not cooperate, it still gives you those lovely char marks
- Extra sauce doubles as a fantastic dip for raw vegetables the next day