Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowl
with Creamy Garlic Sauce
🥗 Ingredients (2 servings)
🍗 Grilled chicken
- 2 chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- 1 tsp lemon juice (optional, for brightness)
🥦 Broccoli
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- Salt
- 1 tsp olive oil or butter (optional)
🧄 Creamy garlic sauce
- 1 tbsp butter
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- ¾ cup heavy cream (or cooking cream)
- ¼ cup chicken broth or water
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt & black pepper
- Optional: pinch of chili flakes or paprika
🍚 Base (optional)
- 1–1½ cups cooked rice, quinoa, or mashed potatoes
🔥 Instructions
1. Grill the chicken
- Mix chicken with olive oil, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper
- Heat grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat
- Cook chicken 5–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through
- Rest 5 minutes, then slice
👉 Resting keeps it juicy instead of dry.
2. Cook the broccoli
- Steam or boil broccoli for 3–4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp
- Optional: toss with a little olive oil or butter + pinch of salt
3. Make creamy garlic sauce
- Melt butter in a pan over medium heat
- Add garlic and sauté for 30–60 seconds (don’t brown it)
- Add cream and broth, stir gently
- Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened
- Stir in parmesan until smooth
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional chili flakes
👉 Keep heat moderate so the sauce stays silky.
4. Assemble the bowl
- Add rice or grain base (if using)
- Layer broccoli and grilled chicken
- Pour warm creamy garlic sauce generously over the top
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Top with extra parmesan or parsley
- Add a fried or soft-boiled egg for more protein
- Serve with lemon wedges for freshness
💡 Pro Tips
- Don’t overcook broccoli—it should stay slightly crisp
- Slice chicken against the grain for tenderness
- Fresh garlic = stronger flavor, but don’t burn it in the sauce
- Sauce thickens as it cools, so serve immediately
🔄 Variations
- Low-carb: skip rice, double broccoli
- Spicy: add chili flakes or hot sauce to sauce
- Extra creamy: mix in a spoon of cream cheese
- Meal prep: store components separately for 3–4 days
