Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce Bliss: A Cozy, Healthy Delight in Every Spoonful!
Make these Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce: juicy chicken, tender broccoli, and a zesty sauce over rice. Easy, wholesome, and delicious!
Ingredients
Here’s everything I use, measured out with love:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 lime, juiced
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 lb broccoli florets, steamed or roasted
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- Lime wedges, for serving
I line it all up on my counter, and it’s like a cozy feast waiting to happen. This makes 4 hearty bowls—perfect for sharing or savoring solo, depending on my mood. It’s my roadmap to creamy bliss. I always double-check my stash before I start—it’s my ritual to stay chill. Nothing’s worse than missing broccoli mid-prep, right? Keeps me in the groove and ready to cook.
Instructions
Step 1: Marinate the Chicken
Let’s get smoky—in a large bowl, toss 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp paprika, ½ tsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper, and ¼ tsp cayenne if you like heat (I love that spice hum!). Juice 1 lime over it—mix ‘til coated (my kitchen’s buzzing with zest!). Let it marinate 30 minutes—or up to 24 hours if you’ve got time (my heart races for that flavor soak!). It’s the juicy secret—pure marinated magic!
Step 2: Cook the Chicken
Heat a grill or skillet to medium—cook chicken 5-7 minutes per side ‘til charred and cooked through (I grin at those grill marks!). Check it hits 165°F inside—rest 5 minutes, then slice (my kitchen smells like a feast!). It’s the star—pure smoky delight!
Step 3: Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce
In a small bowl, whisk ½ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup sour cream, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, ¼ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper—blend ‘til smooth (I love that creamy tang!). Taste and tweak—set aside (my spoon’s ready for a dip!). It’s the garlicky crown—pure sauce joy!
Step 4: Prep the Broccoli
Steam or roast 1 lb broccoli florets—keep ‘em tender-crisp (I love that green snap!). Set aside—ready for the bowl (my kitchen’s a veggie haven!).
Step 5: Assemble the Bowls
Split 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa into 4 bowls—pile on broccoli and sliced chicken (I feel like an artist!). Drizzle that creamy garlic sauce—serve with lime wedges (that first bite’s pure bliss, and you made it happen!). Squeeze lime for extra zing—dig in (my table’s a feast!).