Description
Discover a nutritious and flavorful recipe for healthy grilled chicken & broccoli bowls topped with a creamy garlic sauce. Perfect for a wholesome dinner or lunch, this dish combines tender grilled chicken, crisp broccoli, and luscious garlic sauce for a satisfying and healthy meal option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Fresh parsley for garnish
For the creamy garlic sauce, you’ll need:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or coconut milk (dairy-free option)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: a pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through. Toss broccoli with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then grill for 4-5 minutes until tender and lightly charred.
- In a small bowl, whisk together minced garlic, Greek yogurt or coconut milk, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add red pepper flakes if desired. Warm slightly if needed.
- Slice the grilled chicken. Serve over a bed of broccoli in bowls, drizzle with the creamy garlic sauce, and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for at least 15 minutes for maximum flavor.
- Use a grill or an air fryer for quicker preparation and even cooking.
- Stir or warm the garlic sauce slightly before serving for a smoother texture.
- You can prepare the chicken and broccoli ahead of time and assemble the bowls just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Healthy Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 330 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg