Grilled Chicken Broccoli Bowls (Printable)
Tender grilled chicken paired with crisp broccoli and whole grains, all topped with a luscious garlic yogurt sauce for a complete, balanced meal.
# What You Need:
→ For the Chicken
01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ For the Bowls
07 - 4 cups broccoli florets
08 - 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
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
13 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
14 - 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
15 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
16 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
17 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
18 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
# Steps:
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. 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 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 in each bowl. Drizzle generously with creamy garlic sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The creamy garlic sauce delivers all the rich satisfaction of heavy cream but with protein and probiotics instead
- You get complete meals in one bowl with minimal cleanup and maximum flavor payoff
02 -
- Letting the chicken rest for five full minutes after grilling makes the difference between juicy slices and dry disappointment
- The sauce tastes better after sitting for ten minutes so all the garlic can properly infuse into the yogurt base
03 -
- Pound your chicken breasts to even thickness before grilling for foolproof cooking every single time
- Grate the garlic instead of mincing for a smoother sauce that incorporates seamlessly into the yogurt base