Description
Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce are a healthy and flavorful weeknight dinner featuring juicy grilled chicken, steamed broccoli, and a zesty homemade garlic sauce. This easy 30-minute meal is perfect for meal prep or busy nights. Keyword: Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce
Ingredients
- For the Chicken:
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Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
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Olive oil
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Paprika
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Garlic powder
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Salt
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Black pepper
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Cayenne pepper (optional)
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Lime juice
- For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:
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Mayonnaise
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Sour cream
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Garlic cloves, minced
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Lemon juice
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Dijon mustard
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Salt
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Black pepper
- For the Bowls:
- Broccoli florets, steamed or roasted
- Cooked rice or quinoa
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne (if using). Add chicken and lime juice. Marinate for 30 minutes to 24 hours.
- Cook the Chicken: Grill or pan-fry the chicken over medium-high heat for 5–7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest, then slice.
- Make the Garlic Sauce: In a bowl, whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide rice or quinoa between bowls. Top with broccoli and sliced chicken. Drizzle with garlic sauce and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- For dairy-free, use plant-based mayo and sour cream.
- Add extra cayenne or chili flakes for heat.
- Use grilled tofu or chickpeas for a vegetarian bowl.
- Bell peppers, zucchini, or avocado make great veggie add-ins.
- Swap rice/quinoa for farro or cauliflower rice for variety.
