Description
Grilled Chicken Broccoli Bowls is a wholesome meal featuring tender grilled chicken with a flavorful marinade, roasted broccoli, and a creamy garlic sauce. This classic dish is nutritious and satisfying, perfect for a quick and delicious dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Marinade
- 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Bowl Assembly
- 1 lb broccoli florets
- 2 cups cooked white rice, brown rice, or quinoa
- Olive oil, salt, pepper for roasting
- Lime wedges for serving
- Optional: fresh parsley or chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken – Whisk together olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Marinate chicken in the mixture, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Grill the Chicken – Cook marinated chicken on a grill pan or outdoor grill until charred and cooked through. Rest before slicing.
- Cook the Broccoli – Toss broccoli with oil, salt, and pepper. Roast at 425°F until golden or steam until tender.
- Prepare the Garlic Sauce – Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the Bowls – Serve grains, broccoli, sliced chicken, garlic sauce, lime, and herbs in bowls.
Notes
- To make dairy-free: substitute sauce with a vegan garlic aioli.
- For extra spice, add hot sauce to the garlic cream.
- No grill? Use a cast-iron skillet or oven to cook the chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Fat: 25 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
