Grilled Chicken Bowl with Herbed Rice, Glazed Carrots & Creamy Sauce
Indulge in the delightful flavors of the Grilled Chicken Bowl with Herbed Rice, Glazed Carrots & Creamy Sauce. This dish is a harmonious blend of juicy grilled chicken, fragrant herbed rice, and sweet glazed carrots, all topped off with a rich creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, it’s not only quick to prepare but also offers a balanced meal in one bowl.
- 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 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
- Optional: pinch of smoked paprika
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper for at least 10 minutes.
- Grill or pan-sear chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Mix cooked rice with parsley, olive oil, and salt.
- Sauté sliced carrots in olive oil; glaze with honey/maple syrup and season.
- Combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper for the sauce.
- Assemble by layering rice in bowls topped with chicken, carrots, and creamy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg