Healthy Grilled Chicken Broccoli Bowls (Printable)
Tender grilled chicken over steamed broccoli and grains with creamy garlic sauce. A complete nourishing bowl ready in 45 minutes.
# 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
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
# Directions:
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 - Prepare the grain base by dividing 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, carrot, and grains in each bowl.
08 - Drizzle generously with creamy garlic sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The creamy garlic sauce delivers all the richness of heavy cream without weighing you down afterward
- Everything cooks simultaneously, meaning you're eating a wholesome dinner in under 45 minutes
- This bowl adapts to whatever dietary path you're following without losing any satisfaction
02 -
- Letting the chicken rest after grilling redistributes juices so every bite stays moist instead of running onto your cutting board
- The sauce thickens slightly if refrigerated, so thin with a teaspoon of water if you've made it ahead
03 -
- Pound your chicken breasts to even thickness before grilling for perfectly uniform cooking
- Taste your sauce before serving and adjust garlic intensity based on your preference