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Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce

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  • Author: Lily Carter
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

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

  1. 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.
  2. Grill the chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
  3. Make the creamy garlic sauce: In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
  4. 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