Healthy Grilled Chicken Broccoli Bowls (Printer-Friendly)
Tender grilled chicken over steamed broccoli with creamy garlic sauce for a nourishing meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Chicken
01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp garlic powder
04 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 tsp salt
06 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ For the Bowls
07 - 4 cups broccoli florets
08 - 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa (optional)
09 - 1 large carrot, julienned
10 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
11 - Lemon wedges, for serving
→ For the Creamy Garlic Sauce
12 - 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
13 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
14 - 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
15 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
16 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
17 - 1/4 tsp salt
18 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
02 - Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
03 - Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
04 - While the chicken cooks, steam or blanch broccoli florets until just tender, about 3-4 minutes.
05 - If using grains, divide cooked brown rice or quinoa among four serving bowls.
06 - In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
07 - Arrange steamed broccoli, sliced chicken, julienned carrot, and grains in each bowl. Drizzle generously with creamy garlic sauce.
08 - Garnish bowls with fresh parsley and lemon wedges. Serve immediately.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The creamy garlic sauce makes everything taste like you ordered from a restaurant but takes two minutes to whisk together
- You get that satisfying combination of warm grilled chicken, crisp broccoli, and cool sauce all in one bowl
- It reheats beautifully for tomorrow's lunch, if there's even any left
02 -
- Letting the chicken rest before slicing is non negotiable or all those juices will run onto your cutting board instead of staying in the meat
- The sauce thickens slightly in the fridge so thin it with a teaspoon of water or lemon juice before serving leftovers
03 -
- Grill extra chicken when you have the grill going and use it for salads or wraps throughout the week
- If your sauce tastes too tangy let it sit for 20 minutes as the flavors will mellow and harmonize beautifully