Description
Enjoy a healthy and satisfying meal with these Grilled Chicken Broccoli Bowls, featuring smoky grilled chicken and vibrant broccoli, all drizzled with a creamy garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this dish is a gourmet delight that’s easy to make!
Ingredients
- Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs or Breasts
- Olive Oil
- Lemon Juice
- Dried Oregano
- Paprika
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- Fresh Broccoli Florets
- Garlic (minced)
- Greek Yogurt or Sour Cream
- Fresh Lemon Juice
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Fresh Herbs (parsley, chives, or dill)
- Water or Milk
- Cooked Quinoa, Brown Rice, or Farro (optional)
- Halved Cherry Tomatoes (optional)
- Thinly Sliced Red Onion (optional)
- Avocado Chunks (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Chicken: Pound the chicken to an even thickness if necessary, then marinate it with olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Get the Broccoli Ready: Wash and cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Whip Up the Creamy Garlic Sauce: Combine Greek yogurt (or sour cream), minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and fresh herbs in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper, adjusting consistency with water or milk as needed.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, oil the grates, and grill the marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through. Let it rest before slicing.
- Grill the Broccoli: Lower the grill heat to medium, grill the broccoli for 5-8 minutes until tender-crisp and charred.
- Assemble Your Bowls: Place grains in bowls if using, then add sliced chicken and grilled broccoli. Drizzle with creamy garlic sauce and top with optional fresh veggies and herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Don't crowd the grill for even cooking. Allow chicken to rest before slicing for juiciness. Feel free to substitute other proteins or vegetables as desired.