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grilled chicken & broccoli bowls with creamy garlic sauce

Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce

Laura
Learn how to make delicious grilled chicken & broccoli bowls with creamy garlic sauce. A healthy, protein-packed meal ready in 30 minutes!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650 kcal

Ingredients
  

For The Chicken

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Juice of 1 lemon

For The Broccoli

  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For The Creamy Garlic Sauce

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt plain, full-fat works best
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

For The Bowls

  • 3 cups cooked rice or quinoa
  • Optional toppings: cherry tomatoes cucumber slices, red onion

Instructions
 

  • Marinate the chicken: Combine olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a bowl. Add chicken breasts and coat them thoroughly. Let them sit for at least 15 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the fridge if you have time.
  • Make the creamy garlic sauce: While the chicken marinates, whisk together Greek yogurt, minced garlic, mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Pop it in the fridge until you're ready to serve.
  • Preheat your grill: Heat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Make sure it's nice and hot before adding the chicken – this ensures those beautiful grill marks and locks in the juices.
  • Grill the chicken: Place the marinated chicken on the grill and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Don't move the chicken around too much – let it develop those gorgeous char marks!
  • Prepare the broccoli: While the chicken cooks, toss broccoli florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper. You can either steam them for 5 minutes or roast them in a 400°F oven for 15 minutes until tender-crisp.
  • Rest and slice the chicken: Once cooked, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. This keeps all those delicious juices inside the meat instead of running all over your cutting board.
  • Assemble your bowls: Start with a base of rice or quinoa, add sliced grilled chicken, broccoli, and any additional toppings you like. Drizzle generously with the creamy garlic sauce.
  • Serve immediately: These grilled chicken & broccoli bowls with creamy garlic sauce are best enjoyed fresh and warm, though they also make fantastic leftovers!
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