Description
The Grilled Chicken and Broccoli Bowl is a nutritious powerhouse, packed with lean protein, fresh vegetables, and a creamy garlic sauce that will have your taste buds dancing.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Olive oil
- Paprika
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Cayenne pepper (optional)
- Fresh lime juice
- Mayonnaise
- Sour cream
- Minced garlic
- Lemon juice
- Dijon mustard
- Steamed or roasted broccoli florets
- Cooked rice or quinoa
Instructions
1. Marinate the chicken by combining olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and optional cayenne pepper with lime juice. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
2. Preheat the grill over medium-high heat and grill the marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
3. Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, minced garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to prepare the creamy garlic sauce.
4. Assemble the bowls with a base of rice or quinoa, topped with grilled chicken and broccoli, and drizzled with the creamy garlic sauce.
5. Garnish with fresh lime wedges and chopped herbs before serving.
Notes
For meal prep, components can be prepared in advance and stored separately.
Ensure all ingredients are fresh and high-quality for the best flavor.
The creamy garlic sauce can be modified to be dairy-free using plant-based alternatives.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 80