Description
Indulge in a vibrant Grilled Chicken Bowl with Herbed Rice, Glazed Carrots & Creamy Sauce that delights the senses and nourishes the body. This wholesome meal combines juicy grilled chicken, fragrant herbed rice, and sweetly glazed carrots, all drizzled with a rich creamy sauce. It’s not only visually stunning but also quick to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep. Each bite delivers a satisfying blend of flavors and textures, ensuring you’ll enjoy every mouthful.
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
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
- 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 the chicken by mixing olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook rice according to package instructions. Once done, stir in chopped parsley and olive oil.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté sliced carrots in olive oil until tender (8-10 minutes). Add honey (or maple syrup), salt, pepper, and herbs towards the end.
- Mix Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and optional smoked paprika for the creamy sauce.
- Grill or pan-sear marinated chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Assemble your bowl: start with herbed rice on the bottom topped with sliced chicken and glazed carrots. Drizzle with creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg