Healthy Grilled Chicken Broccoli Bowls (Printable)

Tender grilled chicken and crisp broccoli with protein-rich creamy garlic sauce over a wholesome base.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken & Bowls

01 - 1 lb 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 tbsp olive oil
05 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
07 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Creamy Garlic Sauce

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

# How to Make:

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 5 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. Drizzle generously with creamy garlic sauce.
07 - Garnish with extra fresh herbs, a wedge of lemon, or chili flakes, if desired. Serve immediately.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • The sauce hits every craveable note while keeping things light and protein packed
  • You can grill everything in one go and eat all week without getting bored
02 -
  • Overcooking the broccoli turns this bowl into mush so watch those florets like a hawk
  • The sauce tastes better after sitting for 10 minutes so make it first and let the flavors mingle
03 -
  • Pound the chicken to even thickness so every piece finishes at the same time
  • Let the grilled chicken rest before slicing to keep all those juices inside

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