🍗 Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce
🕒 Prep Time: 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time: 20 mins
🍽 Serves: 4
📝 Ingredients:
For the Chicken & Broccoli Bowl:
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1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
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2 cups broccoli florets
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1 cup cooked brown or white rice (per bowl)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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Optional: Red pepper flakes, lemon wedges, chopped parsley
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:
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1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
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1/4 cup 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 tsp Dijon mustard
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1–2 tbsp water or milk to thin, if needed
🔥 Instructions:
1. Marinate and Grill the Chicken:
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Pound chicken to even thickness.
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Rub with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
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Let sit 10–15 minutes (or marinate longer if you have time).
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Grill or pan-sear on medium-high heat 6–7 minutes per side, or until internal temp reaches 165°F.
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Rest and slice.
2. Cook the Broccoli:
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Toss broccoli with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper.
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Grill, roast (425°F for 15 mins), or steam until bright green and slightly tender.
3. Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce:
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Whisk together yogurt, mayo, garlic, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper.
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Adjust thickness with water or milk to desired consistency.
4. Assemble the Bowls:
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Add a base of rice to each bowl.
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Top with sliced grilled chicken and broccoli.
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Drizzle with creamy garlic sauce.
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Garnish with lemon wedges, parsley, or chili flakes.
❓ Q&A Section:
Q: Can I use a different protein?
A: Yes! Try grilled shrimp, tofu, or steak as substitutes.
Q: Is there a dairy-free version of the sauce?
A: Yes, use dairy-free yogurt and mayo or swap for tahini with lemon and garlic.
Q: Can I make this ahead for meal prep?
A: Absolutely. Store the components separately and combine when ready to eat. Sauce lasts up to 5 days in the fridge.
Q: What’s the best rice to use?
A: Brown rice adds fiber and a nutty flavor, but white rice, jasmine, or quinoa also work great.
Q: Can I roast everything on one sheet pan?
A: Yes, roast chicken and broccoli together at 425°F. Just watch cook times—broccoli cooks faster.
Q: How do I make it spicier?
A: Add red pepper flakes or a squirt of sriracha to the garlic sauce.
