Best Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce
These grilled chicken and broccoli bowls with creamy garlic sauce are healthy, flavorful, and perfect for meal prep. Packed with juicy chicken, tender broccoli, and a rich garlic sauce, this easy bowl recipe is satisfying and balanced.
Ingredients
- For the chicken:
- 1½ lbs boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- For the broccoli:
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
- For the creamy garlic sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 2 –3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
- For the base:
- Cooked rice quinoa, or cauliflower rice
Instructions
- Coat the chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest, then slice.
- Toss broccoli with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then grill or roast until tender with slight char.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble bowls by adding your base, topping with sliced chicken and broccoli, then drizzling with creamy garlic sauce.
Notes
- Chicken thighs provide more flavor and stay juicier than breasts.
- Do not overcook broccoli—keep it slightly crisp.
- Adjust garlic and lemon in the sauce to taste.
- Great for meal prep and stores well for several days.