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Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls

Savory Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce

A flavorful blend of grilled chicken and broccoli bowls, drizzled with creamy garlic sauce, perfect for a healthy dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
For the Broccoli
  • 4 cups Broccoli Florets Can substitute with cauliflower or asparagus
For the Grains
  • 2 cups Grains (e.g., rice, quinoa, couscous) Adjust based on preference
For the Sauce
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced or finely chopped
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Can substitute with olive oil for dairy-free
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil
For Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Can substitute with lime juice
For Garnish
  • to taste Fresh Herbs (optional) Chopped parsley or chives

Equipment

  • Grill
  • oven
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and grill chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Toss broccoli florets with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt, then roast for 15-20 minutes until crisp-tender.
  3. Cook the grains according to package instructions and let them steam off heat once cooked.
  4. In a saucepan, melt butter, sauté minced garlic for 1 minute, then add heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
  5. Assemble bowls with warm grains, topped with grilled chicken, roasted broccoli, and creamy garlic sauce. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This recipe is great for meal prep, allowing you to enjoy multiple servings throughout the week.

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