Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce
This dish features tender grilled chicken, roasted broccoli, and a rich creamy garlic sauce served over rice or quinoa, making it a perfect weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling and Roasting
- Cuisine: Healthy
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- Cooked rice or quinoa (for serving)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and 1 tbsp olive oil.
- Grill the chicken until fully cooked, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F. Once cooked, slice the chicken.
- Toss the broccoli florets with the remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast in an oven preheated to 400°F for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, parsley, and paprika to create the creamy sauce.
- Serve the sliced chicken and roasted broccoli over a bed of cooked rice or quinoa. Drizzle with the creamy sauce and garnish as desired.
Notes
For added flavor, consider incorporating herbs like thyme or rosemary into your chicken marinade. Customize your creamy garlic sauce with extra spices or herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg