Description
Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls are a delightful and nutritious meal that combines smoky grilled chicken with vibrant, crisp-tender broccoli. Perfect for family gatherings or meal prep, this dish is easy to customize and packed with flavor. Enjoy the satisfying crunch of fresh vegetables paired with juicy chicken, all drizzled with a zesty marinade. This recipe promises to elevate your weeknight dinners while creating lasting memories around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Marinate chicken breasts in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Toss broccoli florets in olive oil and season lightly with salt; add them to the grill during the last 4-5 minutes of cooking.
- Once cooked, slice the chicken and serve over broccoli; drizzle with extra soy sauce or lemon juice and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg