Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce Recipe
Enjoy a delicious and nutritious meal with these Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls topped with a creamy garlic sauce. This dish is easy to make and perfect for a satisfying dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Steaming
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
For the Grilled Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
For the Bowls:
- 4 cups broccoli florets
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken and marinate for 20 minutes.
- Grill the Chicken: Grill chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest and slice.
- Prepare the Broccoli: Steam or sauté broccoli until tender-crisp.
- Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce: Mix all sauce ingredients until smooth.
- Assemble the Bowls: Place chicken and broccoli in bowls, drizzle with sauce, and garnish as desired.
Notes
- You can customize these bowls with your favorite vegetables or grains.
- For a lighter version, you can use low-fat mayonnaise and Greek yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
