Description
This Juicy Grilled Chicken Bowls recipe offers a protein‑rich, low‑fat dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Marinated chicken breasts are grilled until tender, then sliced over brown rice or quinoa. Lightly steamed broccoli adds crisp green flavor, and toppings such as avocado, salsa, and cheese let you customize each bowl. Each serving provides about 35 g protein, making it ideal for quick meal‑prep and satisfying weeknight cravings. Add a splash of lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- Cooked brown rice or quinoa
- Avocado, salsa, cheese (optional toppings)
Instructions
- Whisk olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat chicken breasts with the mixture.
- Preheat grill to medium‑high and grill chicken 6‑7 minutes per side.
- Let chicken rest, then slice.
- Steam broccoli until bright green.
- Assemble bowls with rice or quinoa, chicken, broccoli, and toppings.
- Serve immediately, optionally squeezing lemon juice on top.
Notes
- For a lower‑carb version
- replace brown rice with cauliflower rice. Store components separately for best texture when meal‑prepping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 servings
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
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