Healthy Grilled Chicken Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce
An enjoyable and nourishing meal combining juicy grilled chicken, vibrant broccoli, and fluffy rice, topped with a creamy garlic sauce.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts Ensure they are evenly sized for consistent cooking.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil For marinating the chicken.
- 3 cloves garlic, minced For marinating the chicken.
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt For marinating the chicken.
- ½ teaspoon black pepper For marinating the chicken.
For the Broccoli
- 3 cups broccoli florets Cook until vibrant green and tender-crisp.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil For added flavor after cooking.
- ¼ teaspoon salt To season the broccoli.
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper To season the broccoli.
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced or grated
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt For sauce seasoning.
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper For sauce seasoning.
For Serving
- 3 cups cooked white or brown rice Use as a base for the bowls.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, mix the olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Coat the chicken breasts well with this mixture and let them marinate to enhance flavor.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Once boiling, add the broccoli florets and cook until vibrant green and tender-crisp. Drain and toss with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
Grilling and Sauce Preparation
- Preheat grill or grill pan on medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken, turning once until fully cooked.
- In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth.
Assembly and Serving
- Let the chicken rest before slicing. Assemble bowls starting with rice, then top with chicken slices, broccoli, and a drizzle of creamy garlic sauce.
Notes
These bowls can be prepared in advance. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for several days.