Healthy Grilled Chicken Broccoli Bowls (Printable Format)

Protein-rich grilled chicken and vibrant broccoli bowls drizzled with creamy garlic sauce—a wholesome, satisfying meal.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken and Bowls

01 - 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 head broccoli, cut into florets (about 4 cups)
03 - 1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa (optional, for serving)
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Creamy Garlic Sauce

08 - 2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt (or non-dairy yogurt for dairy-free)
09 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional, for extra creaminess)
10 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
11 - Juice of 1/2 lemon
12 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
13 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
14 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
02 - In a bowl, toss chicken breasts with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Grill chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and juices run clear. Let rest, then slice into strips.
04 - Steam or grill broccoli florets for 3-4 minutes until vibrant green and crisp-tender. Set aside.
05 - Whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise (if using), minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
06 - Add a base of rice or quinoa (if using) to bowls, then top with sliced grilled chicken and broccoli. Drizzle generously with creamy garlic sauce.
07 - Garnish with extra fresh herbs, a wedge of lemon, or chili flakes, if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The creamy garlic sauce makes you feel like you're eating something indulgent while packing in 34 grams of protein per serving
  • Everything comes together in 35 minutes but tastes like it required way more effort and planning than it actually did
02 -
  • I once skipped letting the chicken rest before slicing and all those beautiful juices ran right out onto the cutting board
  • The sauce tastes even better if you let it sit for 10 minutes so the garlic has time to mellow and meld
03 -
  • Use full-fat Greek yogurt for the creamiest, most luxurious sauce texture
  • Grill extra chicken breasts on the weekend and slice them for salads throughout the week

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