Description
Savory grilled chicken & broccoli bowls bring Mediterranean flavors to your dinner table with a luscious garlic sauce. Crisp broccoli and perfectly charred chicken create a wholesome meal packed with protein and zesty goodness you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 1 pound (454 grams) broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic
- Lime wedges
Seasoning and Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 lime (juice)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Grains:
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and optional cayenne pepper. Add lime juice and thoroughly coat the meat. Allow flavors to meld for 30 minutes to 24 hours in refrigerator.
- Heat grill or skillet to medium-high temperature. Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F, achieving a slight char and golden exterior.
- Rest grilled chicken for 3-4 minutes to retain juices, then slice into thin strips against the grain.
- Prepare creamy garlic sauce by whisking mayonnaise, sour cream, minced garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth and well-integrated.
- Distribute cooked rice or quinoa evenly across serving bowls as a base layer.
- Arrange steamed or roasted broccoli florets on top of grain foundation.
- Layer sliced chicken over broccoli, ensuring even distribution.
- Generously drizzle creamy garlic sauce across chicken and broccoli.
- Garnish with fresh lime wedges on the side for optional extra citrus brightness.
Notes
- Marinate chicken longer for deeper flavor infusion, ensuring each bite bursts with zesty seasoning.
- Avoid overcooking chicken by using a meat thermometer to check internal temperature reaches 165°F for perfect juiciness.
- Swap mayonnaise and sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter, protein-packed sauce that maintains creamy texture.
- Roast broccoli instead of steaming to add smoky caramelized edges and enhance overall dish complexity.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 409 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 344 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg