Description
Indulge in a vibrant Grilled Chicken Bowl with Herbed Rice, Glazed Carrots & Creamy Sauce. This satisfying meal features juicy grilled chicken paired with fragrant herbed rice and sweet glazed carrots, all drizzled with a luscious creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers, this dish is not only delicious but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. With its balance of lean protein, vegetables, and wholesome ingredients, this bowl is both nutritious and filling. Get ready to enjoy a flavorful journey that comes together in just 40 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Juice of lemon
- tsp paprika
- tsp dried oregano
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked brown or white rice
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
- 2 large carrots, sliced into rounds
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- tsp honey or maple syrup
- Salt & pepper to taste
- tsp thyme or parsley
- 3 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the rice according to package instructions and stir in chopped parsley and olive oil.
- Grill or pan-sear the marinated chicken on medium-high heat for 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Sauté sliced carrots in olive oil, seasoning with honey (or maple syrup), salt, pepper, and thyme until tender.
- Prepare the creamy sauce by combining Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the bowl with herbed rice at the base, topped with sliced chicken and glazed carrots. Drizzle with creamy sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling/Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 490 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 85mg