Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic SauceI

Step 1: Marinate the Chicken

  1. In a bowl, mix olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Coat chicken breasts evenly.
  3. Let rest 15–30 minutes (optional but recommended).

Step 2: Grill the Chicken

  1. Heat grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat.
  2. Grill chicken 5–6 minutes per side, until fully cooked and golden.
  3. Remove and let rest 5 minutes, then slice.

Step 3: Cook the Broccoli

Option 1 – Pan-Roasted:

  1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add broccoli, season with salt and pepper.
  3. Cook 4–5 minutes until tender-crisp.

Option 2 – Steamed:

  • Steam broccoli for 3–4 minutes until bright green.

Step 4: Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce

  1. In a bowl, mix yogurt (or mayo), garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add milk gradually until smooth and pourable.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Step 5: Assemble the Bowls

  1. Add rice or quinoa (if using) to bowls.
  2. Top with broccoli and sliced grilled chicken.
  3. Drizzle generously with creamy garlic sauce.

Tips & Variations

  • 🧄 Roast garlic for a sweeter sauce
  • 🌶️ Add chili sauce or sriracha for heat
  • 🧀 Sprinkle Parmesan for extra richness
  • 🥗 Make it low-carb by skipping grains
  • 🥙 Use the chicken in wraps or salads

If you want:

  • 🍋 Lemon garlic version
  • 🥛 Dairy-free sauce
  • 🥘 Meal-prep macros
  • 🍚 Asian-style sauce twist

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