Description
Enjoy these flavorful grilled chicken broccoli bowls, featuring marinated chicken, vibrant broccoli, and your choice of brown rice or quinoa. Perfect for a healthy meal prep option!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger (or 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 2 green onions, sliced (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, and ground ginger. Whisk until well blended.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Place chicken in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 2 hours).
- Rinse broccoli florets under cold water. Bring a pot of water to a boil, add broccoli, and blanch for 2-3 minutes. Transfer to ice water to stop cooking, then drain.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (or oven to 400°F/200°C).
- Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Discard remaining marinade.
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes on one side without moving. Flip and cook for another 6-7 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Let rest for 5 minutes.
- Prepare brown rice or quinoa according to package instructions.
- Slice grilled chicken into strips or bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, add a scoop of cooked brown rice or quinoa as the base, followed by blanched broccoli, and then sliced grilled chicken.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions, if desired. Drizzle with additional soy sauce or lemon juice before serving.
Notes
- These bowls are great for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to customize with other vegetables or grains as desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes