Name: Grilled Chicken Bowl with Creamy Garlic Herb Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; Salt and black pepper, to taste; 1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup shredded carrots; 1 avocado, sliced; 2 cups mixed greens or baby spinach; 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill; Salt and pepper, to taste

Description

This Grilled Chicken Bowl with Creamy Garlic Herb Sauce is a nutritious and flavorful meal combining juicy grilled chicken, wholesome grains, fresh veggies, and a rich creamy sauce. It’s perfect for a quick dinner or meal prep, offering a balance of protein, healthy fats, and fiber.

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Salt and black pepper, to taste

1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1/2 cup shredded carrots

1 avocado, sliced

2 cups mixed greens or baby spinach

For the Creamy Garlic Herb Sauce:

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt)

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

Salt and pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Grill the chicken for 5–7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and juices run clear. Let the chicken rest before slicing.
In a small bowl, mix all the sauce ingredients until smooth. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Assemble the bowls by dividing the rice (or quinoa), cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, avocado slices, and greens into bowls.
Top with the grilled chicken slices and drizzle with the creamy garlic herb sauce.
Serve immediately or store components separately for easy meal prep.

Notes

This recipe can be customized with different grains like farro or couscous, or leafy greens like kale for a low-carb option.

The creamy garlic herb sauce can be spiced up with cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, or hot sauce for a spicier version.

Store the components separately for meal prep, keeping the chicken and sauce in airtight containers for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 450
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 70mg