Grilled Chicken Bowl with Herbed Rice, Glazed Carrots & Creamy Sauce
Indulge in a delightful Grilled Chicken Bowl with Herbed Rice, Glazed Carrots & Creamy Sauce that brings together vibrant flavors and nutritious ingredients. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for busy weeknights or as an impressive meal for guests. The juicy chicken, fragrant herbed rice, and sweet glazed carrots are topped with a luscious creamy sauce, creating a satisfying and wholesome experience. Customize it by swapping proteins or adding your favorite vegetables for an endless variety of deliciousness!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for chicken)
- 1 garlic clove, minced (for chicken)
- 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 (for rice)
- Salt to taste (for rice)
- 2 large carrots, sliced into rounds
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for carrots)
- tsp honey or maple syrup
- Salt & pepper to taste (for carrots)
- tsp thyme or parsley (for carrots)
- 3 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced (for sauce)
- Salt & pepper to taste (for sauce)
- Optional: pinch of smoked paprika
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Let sit while preparing other components.
- Cook rice according to package instructions; mix in chopped parsley and olive oil once cooked.
- Grill the marinated chicken over medium-high heat for about 5-6 minutes per side until fully cooked (165°F).
- Sauté sliced carrots in olive oil for about 8-10 minutes; season with honey (or maple syrup), salt, pepper, and herbs.
- For the creamy sauce, mix Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble bowls by layering herbed rice, grilled chicken slices, sautéed carrots, and creamy sauce on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg