Here’s a flavorful and satisfying recipe for Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce:
🌿 Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce
🥣 Ingredients
For the Bowls:
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2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), halved horizontally
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2 cups broccoli florets
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1 tbsp olive oil
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Salt & pepper to taste
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1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
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Optional toppings: cherry tomatoes, avocado, sesame seeds, chopped green onions
For the Marinade:
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tsp paprika
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½ tsp dried oregano
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Salt & pepper to taste
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:
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½ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
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2 tbsp mayonnaise
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2 cloves garlic, finely minced or grated
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1–2 tbsp milk or water (to thin)
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Salt & pepper to taste
🔥 Instructions
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Marinate the Chicken:
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Mix marinade ingredients in a bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat.
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 4 hours for deeper flavor).
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Cook the Chicken:
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Grill chicken on a hot grill or skillet for 4–5 minutes per side, until cooked through and nicely charred.
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Rest for a few minutes, then slice.
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Cook the Broccoli:
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Toss broccoli in olive oil, salt, and pepper.
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Grill or roast at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes until tender-crisp and lightly charred.
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Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce:
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Whisk together all sauce ingredients in a bowl. Adjust consistency with milk or water.
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Assemble the Bowls:
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Start with a scoop of rice or quinoa.
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Top with grilled chicken slices, roasted broccoli, and optional extras.
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Drizzle generously with creamy garlic sauce.
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