Healthy Grilled Chicken Broccoli Bowls (Printable)

Tender grilled chicken over steamed broccoli with creamy garlic sauce and wholesome grains for a satisfying, nourishing meal.

# What you 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 (optional, skip for low-carb)
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 (or dairy-free substitute)
13 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise (light or regular)
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 (74°C). 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 (if using) by dividing brown rice or quinoa among four serving bowls.
06 - In a small bowl, whisk together all creamy garlic sauce ingredients until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
07 - Arrange steamed broccoli, sliced chicken, carrot, and grains (if using) in each bowl.
08 - Drizzle generously with creamy garlic sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The creamy garlic sauce comes together in two minutes but makes everything feel like restaurant comfort food
  • You get that satisfying grilled chicken flavor without spending hours marinating or prepping
02 -
  • Letting the chicken rest before slicing is what keeps it juicy instead of dry
  • The sauce tastes better after sitting for 10 minutes so the garlic mellows slightly
03 -
  • Pound your chicken to even thickness before grilling for consistently juicy results
  • Double the sauce and keep it in the fridge for salads all week

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