Description
Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls offer a delightful blend of juicy chicken and vibrant, tender broccoli. This nutritious dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, providing a burst of flavors and textures in every bite. Enjoy customizing your bowl with your favorite toppings while savoring a meal that not only satisfies your taste buds but also nourishes your body.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: Combine olive oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a bowl. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill chicken: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F).
- Grill broccoli: In the last few minutes of grilling, add broccoli florets to the grill. Cook until slightly charred but vibrant (3-4 minutes).
- Prepare base: Cook rice or quinoa according to package instructions.
- Assemble bowls: Start with a base of rice or quinoa, layer on grilled chicken slices, and top with grilled broccoli. Drizzle with remaining marinade if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 375g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg