Description
Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce are the ultimate solution for a quick, nutritious meal that doesn’t compromise on flavor. Juicy grilled chicken and tender broccoli come together in a zesty creamy garlic sauce, making this dish perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. With the ability to customize ingredients to suit your taste, these bowls are not only healthy but also satisfyingly delicious. Serve them over rice or quinoa for a wholesome dinner that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 pound broccoli florets
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Lime wedges for serving
- 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 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper (optional), and lime juice. Let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill or pan-fry chicken over medium-high heat for about 5–7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, minced garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to create the creamy sauce.
- Assemble bowls by placing cooked rice or quinoa at the base, topped with steamed broccoli and sliced chicken. Drizzle with the 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 (about 500g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg