Description
These Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce are a delicious and healthy meal option. The grilled chicken is seasoned to perfection and served with steamed broccoli and a creamy garlic sauce over rice or quinoa.
Ingredients
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Grilled Chicken:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 lime, juiced
Creamy Garlic Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Other Ingredients:
- 1 pound broccoli florets, steamed or roasted
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and lime juice. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Make the creamy garlic sauce: In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide rice or quinoa, grilled chicken, and broccoli among bowls. Drizzle with creamy garlic sauce and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- You can customize the seasoning of the chicken to suit your taste preferences.
- Feel free to add additional vegetables or toppings to the bowls for extra flavor and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg