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grilled chicken & broccoli bowls with creamy garlic sauce Recipe

grilled chicken & broccoli bowls with creamy garlic sauce Recipe

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Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce offers a balanced meal with smoky grilled chicken, tender broccoli, and a rich, velvety garlic sauce. It’s a versatile, healthy, and flavorful dish that’s easy to prepare and can be customized to suit various dietary preferences.

Ingredients

Chicken:

  • 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts
  • Kosher salt and ground pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided

Creamy Garlic Sauce:

  • 45 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 cups almond milk or any preferred milk
  • 1 tablespoon gluten-free flour or any other type of flour

Broccoli Bowls:

  • 1 medium head of broccoli chopped (about 3 cups)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • Lemon wedges optional for serving

Instructions

  1. Rub the chicken: Rub the chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Prepare the sauce: Whisk almond milk and flour in a bowl.
  3. Cook the chicken: Sear chicken in olive oil until cooked through.
  4. Make the garlic sauce: Cook garlic in oil, add almond milk mixture, and thicken.
  5. Cook the broccoli: Add broccoli to the sauce and cook until tender.
  6. Finish the dish: Return chicken to the pan and heat through.

Notes

  • Consider using whole milk or canned lite coconut milk for a creamier texture.
  • Feel free to customize the seasoning blend for the chicken.
  • Fresh garlic is preferred, but garlic powder can be used as a substitute.
  • Choose any preferred oil for cooking.
  • Swap broccoli with other vegetables like asparagus or Brussels sprouts.
  • Use boneless chicken thighs if desired.
  • Any type of flour can be used in the sauce.

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