Description
Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce are the ultimate meal prep solution for busy weeknights. This nutritious recipe combines tender grilled chicken, vibrant broccoli, and a rich creamy garlic sauce over a bed of rice or quinoa. Packed with protein and flavor, these bowls offer a balanced meal that can be customized to suit your taste preferences.
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
- 1/4 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 chicken in olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, cayenne (if using), and lime juice for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat and cook chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest before slicing.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble bowls with rice or quinoa as the base; top with broccoli and sliced chicken. Drizzle with creamy garlic sauce and serve with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 450g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 130mg