Healthy Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce
These Healthy Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce are a delicious and nutritious meal option. Tender grilled chicken paired with vibrant broccoli and a flavorful creamy garlic sauce make for a satisfying dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Broccoli:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken, coat well, and let it sit for about 15 minutes.
- Prepare the Broccoli: Steam or microwave broccoli until bright green and tender (3-5 minutes).
- Grill the Chicken: Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce: In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until creamy.
- Serve: Rest chicken, slice, place broccoli in a bowl, add chicken, and drizzle with garlic sauce.
Notes
- For a smoky flavor, add smoked paprika to the chicken marinade.
- Store leftovers separately to maintain freshness.
- Meal prep tip: Pack into containers for grab-and-go lunches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
