These Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce are a delicious and healthy meal option. The grilled chicken is seasoned to perfection and served with steamed broccoli and a creamy garlic sauce over rice or quinoa.
Author:Touria Elkoudssi
Prep Time:10 mins
Cook Time:20 mins
Total Time:30 mins
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main-course
Method:Grilling
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Grilled Chicken:
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 lime, juiced
Creamy Garlic Sauce:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Other Ingredients:
1 pound broccoli florets, steamed or roasted
2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and lime juice. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Grill the chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
Make the creamy garlic sauce: In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
Assemble the bowls: Divide rice or quinoa, grilled chicken, and broccoli among bowls. Drizzle with creamy garlic sauce and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
You can customize the seasoning of the chicken to suit your taste preferences.
Feel free to add additional vegetables or toppings to the bowls for extra flavor and nutrition.