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Grilled Chicken and Broccoli Bowls

Grilled Chicken and Broccoli Bowls

Smoky grilled chicken, crisp broccoli, and a luscious creamy garlic sauce come together in these vibrant and satisfying Grilled Chicken and Broccoli Bowls โ€” perfect for meal prep or an easy dinner.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

For the Grilled Chicken:

2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp dried oregano

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

Juice of 1 lemon

1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)

1 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos

For the Broccoli:

2 cups broccoli florets

1 tbsp olive oil

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

1 tbsp lemon juice

For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:

1 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp olive oil

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1/4 tsp dried thyme

1/4 tsp dried basil

1/2 tsp Dijon mustard

1 tbsp Parmesan cheese (optional)

1 tsp honey or maple syrup

For the Bowl Base (Optional):

2 cups cooked brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice

1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced

1/4 cup shredded carrots

1/4 cup sliced cucumbers

1/4 cup roasted chickpeas

Fresh parsley or cilantro

1 tbsp sesame seeds or crushed nuts

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, lemon juice, mustard, and soy sauce.

2. Coat chicken with marinade. Let rest 30 mins or overnight.

3. Preheat grill to med-high. Grill chicken 6-8 mins per side to 165ยฐF. Rest 5 mins then slice.

4. Toss broccoli with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, lemon juice.

5. Grill broccoli 4-5 mins until crisp-tender and charred.

6. In a bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme, basil, mustard, Parmesan, honey. Chill 10 mins.

7. Assemble bowls: add rice or quinoa, top with chicken, broccoli, veggies, chickpeas. Drizzle with sauce. Garnish with herbs and sesame seeds.

Notes

Marinate chicken longer for deeper flavor.

Grill or pan-sear chicken if grill not available.

Sauce keeps 3 days in fridge.

Use cauliflower rice for low-carb option.

Great for meal prep โ€” store in containers 4 days.

  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Grilled
  • Cuisine: Healthy American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 125mg

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