Grilled Chicken Rice Bowl with Creamy Herb Sauce & Carrots
Experience the delightful blend of flavors in this Grilled Chicken Rice Bowl with Creamy Herb Sauce & Carrots. This dish features tender, grilled chicken served atop a bed of fluffy brown rice, accompanied by vibrant sautéed carrots and drizzled with a luscious creamy herb sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this nutritious meal comes together in just 35 minutes and is customizable to suit your taste preferences. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or preparing a comforting family dinner, this bowl is sure to please everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 cups water
- Pinch of salt
- 2 carrots, sliced into coins
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme or oregano
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, cook brown rice with water and salt until tender (about 20 minutes).
- Season chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; grill for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Sauté sliced carrots with olive oil and dried herbs until tender-crisp (5-6 minutes).
- Mix mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, red chili flakes, and black pepper for the creamy sauce.
- Assemble bowls with rice as the base topped with sliced chicken and carrots; drizzle with creamy herb sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg