Description
Grilled chicken broccoli bowls with creamy garlic sauce are a delicious and healthy meal that combines tender grilled chicken, vibrant broccoli, and fluffy quinoa, all topped with a rich and creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb or 450 g)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup quinoa (uncooked)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil for 15-20 minutes.
- Blanch the broccoli in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, heat the remaining olive oil, sauté minced garlic, then add heavy cream and lemon juice, simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Grill the marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through (internal temperature 165°F or 75°C).
- Assemble the bowls with quinoa, sliced chicken, broccoli, and drizzle with creamy garlic sauce. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh, organic chicken for best results.
- Blanching broccoli helps retain its color and nutrients.
- Experiment with different proteins and vegetables for variety.
- For a lighter sauce, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt or coconut milk.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: grilled chicken, broccoli bowls, creamy garlic sauce, healthy meal, quinoa