Description
Smoky, paprika-dusted grilled chicken meets crisp broccoli and fluffy jasmine rice, elevated by a tangy, creamy Greek yogurt garlic sauce. This wholesome bowl is ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (divided)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Step 1: Cook the rice according to package directions. While the rice cooks, season the chicken breasts with 1 Tbsp olive oil, the smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mince the garlic, setting aside 2 cloves for the chicken marinade and 2 cloves for the sauce.
- Step 2: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the seasoned chicken for 5–7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove the chicken, let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
- Step 3: Prepare the Creamy Garlic Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil, 2 cloves of minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt and pepper until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Step 4: Toss the broccoli florets with a dash of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill the broccoli over medium heat for 3–5 minutes until tender-crisp and slightly charred, or steam them until bright green.
- Step 5: Assemble the bowls by dividing the cooked rice among four bowls. Top the rice with the sliced grilled chicken and the grilled broccoli. Drizzle generously with the Creamy Garlic Sauce before serving.
Notes
- For best freshness, store the Creamy Garlic Sauce separately from the grilled chicken and rice; it keeps well refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Reheat the chicken and rice covered in the microwave, adding a splash of water or covering with a damp paper towel to prevent the chicken from drying out; always drizzle the sauce fresh and cold after heating.
- To enhance the texture and bright flavor profile, finish the bowls with a sprinkle of toasted slivered almonds or fresh chopped parsley before serving.
- Don't skimp on the smoke: ensure your grill or grill pan is properly preheated before cooking the chicken to maximize the smoky char developed by the paprika marinade.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 4 oz chicken, 1.5 cups broccoli, 2 tbsp sauce)
- Calories: 305
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 9.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 4g