Healthy Grilled Chicken Broccoli Bowls (Printable)

Nutritious grilled chicken and crisp broccoli bowls with rich garlic yogurt sauce

# Ingredient List:

→ For the Chicken & Bowls

01 - 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 head broccoli, cut into florets (about 4 cups)
03 - 1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa (optional, for serving)
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ For the Creamy Garlic Sauce

08 - 2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt (or non-dairy yogurt for dairy-free)
09 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional, for extra creaminess)
10 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
11 - Juice of 1/2 lemon
12 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
13 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
14 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# Steps:

01 - Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
02 - In a bowl, toss chicken breasts with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Grill chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and juices run clear. Let rest for a few minutes, then slice into strips.
04 - Steam or grill broccoli florets for 3-4 minutes until vibrant green and crisp-tender. Set aside.
05 - Whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise (if using), minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
06 - To assemble bowls, add a base of rice or quinoa (if using), then top with sliced grilled chicken and broccoli florets.
07 - Drizzle generously with creamy garlic sauce. Garnish with extra fresh herbs, a wedge of lemon, or chili flakes if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The creamy garlic sauce makes everything taste like a restaurant meal without any heavy cream
  • You can prep all the components in advance and assemble in under five minutes
  • Each bowl packs 34 grams of protein but still feels light and fresh
02 -
  • The sauce thickens up in the fridge so thin it with a teaspoon of water or lemon juice before serving leftovers
  • Do not skip letting the chicken rest, those juices need to redistribute or you end up with dry meat
03 -
  • Double the sauce recipe and keep it in your fridge for quick lunches all week
  • If the grill is not an option, a hot skillet works perfectly fine for the chicken and broccoli

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