Description
Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls are a protein-packed weeknight staple ready in 30 minutes. Juicy chicken, crisp broccoli, and a creamy garlic sauce come together in low-carb bowls that feel indulgent but light. Perfect for meal prep or quick family dinners, this flavorsome mix stays satisfying without heaviness, travels well in containers, and makes weekday dinners effortless while delivering consistent, crowd-pleasing taste. Customize with lemon zest, herbs, or chili for a personal touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Brush chicken with olive oil and season with paprika, garlic powder, pepper, and salt.
- Grill chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove and rest, then slice.
- Steam or roast broccoli until tender-crisp.
- In a bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, pepper, and salt until smooth.
- Assemble bowls with broccoli and sliced chicken.
- Drizzle creamy garlic sauce over the top.
- Serve warm or store for meal prep.
Notes
- You can marinate the chicken for extra flavor if desired.
- Leftovers store in the fridge for up to 3–4 days; reheat gently.
- To make this dairy-free, substitute the Greek yogurt with a dairy-free yogurt or mayonnaise alternative.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste and add chili flakes for heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg
Keywords: Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls, weeknight dinner, meal prep, 30-minute meals, low carb, high protein, garlic sauce, broccoli bowls, healthy dinner