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Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A flavorful and healthy bowl combining grilled chicken, steamed broccoli, and creamy garlic sauce over rice or quinoa.

Ingredients

Chicken Marinade

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 unit lime (juice only)

Creamy Garlic Sauce

  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup sour cream
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

For the Bowls

  • 1 pound broccoli florets (steamed or roasted)
  • 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
  • for serving Lime wedges

Instructions 

  • Marinate the chicken with the marinade ingredients and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Grill the chicken until cooked through, then rest and slice.
  • Steam or roast broccoli until tender.
  • Whisk together all sauce ingredients to make the creamy garlic sauce.
  • Assemble bowls with rice, broccoli, chicken, and drizzle with sauce. Serve with lime wedges.

Notes

Marinating the chicken longer enhances flavor. Feel free to add hot sauce for extra spice.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: broccoli, chicken, healthy