Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce
Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce is a delightful and nutritious meal that brings together tender grilled chicken, crisp-tender broccoli, and a rich creamy garlic sauce, making it perfect for family dinners or meal prep. This recipe is quick to prepare and offers a wholesome balance of protein and fiber, ensuring you stay satisfied. Whether served over rice or quinoa, this dish can be easily customized to fit your taste preferences. Enjoy this flavorful bowl any night of the week!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (parsley or chives) for garnish
- Cooked rice or quinoa, as base
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by cutting it into even pieces and the broccoli into bite-sized florets.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan. Coat the chicken and broccoli with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Grill the chicken for about 5-6 minutes on each side until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F) and grill the broccoli for 6-8 minutes until tender with char marks.
- In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
- Serve over a base of rice or quinoa topped with grilled chicken and broccoli, drizzled with creamy garlic sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg