Description
Discover the delightful taste of Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce, a wholesome meal perfect for any occasion. This dish is not only quick to prepare—taking just 30 minutes from start to finish—but also brimming with flavor that will satisfy your cravings. The juicy grilled chicken paired with tender broccoli and a zesty creamy garlic sauce creates a culinary experience everyone will love. Plus, it’s gluten-free and easily customizable, making it an ideal option for meal prep or busy weeknights.
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 by combining it with olive oil, spices, and lime juice in a large bowl. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill or pan-fry the marinated chicken over medium-high heat for 5–7 minutes on each side until cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
- Prepare the creamy garlic sauce by whisking together the mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
- Assemble bowls with rice or quinoa as the base topped with broccoli and sliced chicken. Drizzle with creamy garlic sauce and garnish with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 120mg