Description
Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce is a delightful dish that combines tender grilled chicken and fresh broccoli, all topped with a rich, creamy garlic sauce. This vibrant meal is not only quick to prepare but also perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner. With its mouthwatering flavors and appealing presentation, it’s sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the broccoli: Boil salted water and blanch the broccoli for two minutes until bright green. Drain and plunge into ice water.
- Preheat your grill: Heat your grill or grill pan to medium-high (400°F / 200°C).
- Grill the chicken: Cook marinated chicken for 6–8 minutes on each side until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Let rest before slicing.
- Make the sauce: Mix sour cream, remaining minced garlic, parmesan cheese, and salt in a bowl until smooth.
- Assemble bowls: Layer broccoli on the bottom, add sliced grilled chicken on top, then drizzle creamy garlic sauce over everything.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Substitute broccoli with asparagus or snap peas for variety. For added flavor, sprinkle red pepper flakes into the creamy sauce.