Description
Indulge in a delightful Grilled Chicken Bowl with Herbed Rice, Glazed Carrots & Creamy Sauce that’s not only flavorful but also quick to prepare. This vibrant dish features juicy grilled chicken paired with aromatic herbed rice and perfectly glazed carrots, all topped with a creamy sauce that ties the whole meal together. Whether you’re preparing for a family dinner or meal prepping for the week, this bowl is an easy, satisfying option brimming with nutrients and taste. Customize it further by adding your favorite vegetables or toppings to suit your palate!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Juice of lemon
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked brown or white rice
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- 2 large carrots, sliced into rounds
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tsp thyme or parsley
- 3 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of smoked paprika
Instructions
- Marinate chicken breasts in olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook rice according to package instructions; stir in chopped parsley and olive oil.
- Sauté sliced carrots in olive oil for 8-10 minutes, adding honey (or maple syrup), salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Grill marinated chicken on medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Mix Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create the creamy sauce.
- Assemble by layering rice in bowls topped with sliced chicken and glazed carrots. Drizzle with creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (~450g)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg