Here’s a Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowl with Creamy Garlic Sauce that’s flavorful, filling, and great for meal prep 🍽️
Ingredients (Serves 4)
Chicken & Broccoli
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Creamy Garlic Sauce
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (or mayo for richer sauce)
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
For the Bowls (Optional)
- Cooked rice, quinoa, or couscous
- Fresh parsley or green onions
Instructions
1. Marinate & Grill the Chicken
- Rub chicken with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Grill over medium heat for 5–7 minutes per side, until cooked through.
- Let rest 5 minutes, then slice.
2. Cook the Broccoli
- Toss broccoli with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Grill in a grill basket or roast at 200°C (400°F) for 12–15 minutes until tender with charred edges.
3. Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce
- Mix Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Chill 10 minutes to let flavors develop.
4. Assemble the Bowls
- Start with rice or quinoa (if using).
- Add grilled chicken and broccoli.
- Drizzle generously with creamy garlic sauce.
- Garnish with parsley or green onions.
Tips & Variations
- 🔥 Add chili flakes or sriracha to the sauce for heat
- 🧀 Sprinkle parmesan or feta on top for extra flavor
- 🥑 Add avocado or cucumber for freshness
- 🥗 Make it low-carb by skipping the grains
If you want, I can also give you a meal-prep version for the week, or a dairy-free garlic sauce that tastes just as creamy.