Grilled Chicken Bowl with Herbed Rice, Glazed Carrots & Creamy Sauce
Indulge in the deliciousness of a Grilled Chicken Bowl with Herbed Rice, Glazed Carrots & Creamy Sauce. This vibrant dish features tender grilled chicken marinated in zesty flavors, paired with aromatic herbed rice, and sweet glazed carrots. Topped with a rich creamy sauce, it promises to satisfy your cravings while being incredibly nutritious. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this meal is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit various tastes. Enjoy a delightful balance of protein, vegetables, and wholesome grains in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
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 tbsp 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
- Optional: pinch of smoked paprika
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: Combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken and coat well. Let sit for at least 10 minutes.
- Cook rice: Prepare rice as per package instructions, then mix in parsley and olive oil.
- Sauté carrots: In a skillet over medium heat, sauté sliced carrots with olive oil until tender (about 8-10 minutes). Add honey/maple syrup, salt, pepper, and thyme/parsley.
- Grill chicken: Heat grill or skillet over medium-high heat and cook each breast for 5-6 minutes per side until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Make sauce: Mix Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
- Assemble bowls: Layer rice at the bottom of each bowl; top with sliced chicken and sautéed carrots; drizzle with creamy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 500g)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg