Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowl

This Keto Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowl with creamy garlic sauce is a flavorful dish of American cuisine. This dish contains proteins and fat, and it is also low in carbs, so this dish is good for the keto diet, and it also satisfies the hunger for dinner. This saucy chicken and broccoli bowl is prepared quickly in only thirty minutes, so it is easy to prepare for busy weeknights. This saucy chicken and broccoli bowl is perfect to have for those with a gluten allergy or on a low-carb or high-protein diet. This Keto Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowl with creamy garlic sauce goes well along with salad, bacon, or keto rice.

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STATS:

• Total time: 30 mints.
• Cuisine: American
• Calories: 450 kcal
• Course: Dinner
• Diet: Low carb & Keto
• Time of preparation: Ten (10) mints.
• Serving size: 1 bowl
• Cook time: 20 mints.
• Servings: 4

EQUIPMENT:

• Grill
• Saucepan
• Mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Tongs
• Cutting board
• Knife

INGREDIENTS:

CHICKEN BOWL:

• 1.5 lbs. chicken breasts (no bone & skin)
• Black pepper
• Four cups florets of broccoli
• Two tablespoon olive oil
• Salt
• One teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ tsp. garlic powder

GARLIC SAUCE:

• 2 tbsp. butter
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper
• Nutmeg

INGREDIENT NOTES:

CHICKEN:

• We have to use boneless and skinless chicken breast or thigh fillet to prepare this dish.

BROCCOLI:

• It is best to use fresh broccoli florets to prepare this dish for the nice taste, but we can also use frozen florets if required.

OLIVE OIL:

• It is used to season the chicken and to prepare the dish, and it also helps to add healthy fats to the dish.

BUTTER:

• Butter is used to form the base of the creamy sauce, and it should be unsalted so we can include the salt as we like.

GARLIC:

• We use fresh garlic to add a fresh aroma to the dish, and it also increases the depth of the sauce.

HEAVY CREAM:

• It is used to form the creamy texture of the sauce or to utilize coconut cream for the dairy-free version of this dish.

PARMESAN CHEESE:

• We have to use the parmesan cheese to provide a strong and classic taste in the sauce.

SALT & PEPPER:

• This is used to season the dish to make the tasty dish.

NUTMEG:

• It is used to add slight warmth to the sauce.

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INSTRUCTIONS:

1. We have to warm up the grill before time on moderate settings.
2. Then we can apply paprika, olive oil, black pepper, salt, and garlic seasoning on the chicken fillet.
3. We can grill the chicken 5–7 minutes on each side or until its temperature reaches 165 degrees F, and then slice the chicken after some time.
4. We can grill broccoli for around 5–6 minutes until tender & crisp.
5. Then we can liquefy the butter in a pan and add garlic to toss for two minutes.
6. We can add cream and simmer till the sauce gets thick.
7. Then we can add parmesan cheese along with black pepper, nutmeg, and salt, and mix the cheese.
8. We can add the broccoli and chicken slices to 4 bowls and drizzle the garlic sauce into the bowls.
9. Decorate the Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowl with parsley and serve.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

• We can include cauliflower rice for the additional fiber content.
• You can also add some bacon crumble for the additional crunch.
• These bowls greatly pairs with vinaigrette or green salad.
• You can also include avocado slices for the additional healthy fats.
• We can sprinkle red pepper flakes to make the spicy dish.
• Serve this bowl with keto breadsticks.

TIPS:

• We can also infuse the chicken for thirty minutes to prepare the tastier chicken.
• You don’t have to overcook the broccoli, and keep it slightly crisp.
• We would also utilize the meat thermometer so that the chicken would not get overcooked.
• You can also add some broth to thin the consistency of this sauce.
• We can add fresh herbs like basil or thyme to the sauce for different flavors.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Put this dish in a sealed box and store it for four days, and store the sauce in a different container for good consistency.

FREEZER:

• Put the chicken and sauce in different boxes and preserve the dish for two months, but the sauce’s texture might change.

FAQs:

Can you make this dish with rotisserie chicken?

• We can easily make this dish with rotisserie chicken to save time and to add flavor.

Is this dish dairy-free?

• This dish is not dairy-free as it contains heavy cream and cheese, but we can use coconut cream and dairy-free cheese or nutritional yeast to prepare a dairy-free dish.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Total Carbs: 8g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 40g
Calories: 450 kcal
Fat: 30g
Sodium: 480mg
Potassium: 750mg
Calcium: 180mg
Iron: 1.5mg
Vitamin A: 900 IU
Net Carbs: 6g
Serving Size: 1 bowl