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Grilled Chicken Bowl with Herbed Rice, Glazed Carrots & Creamy Sauce

Grilled Chicken Bowl with Herbed Rice, Glazed Carrots & Creamy Sauce

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Indulge in a delightful dining experience with this Grilled Chicken Bowl featuring Herbed Rice, Glazed Carrots, and a Creamy Sauce. This dish combines tender grilled chicken marinated in zesty lemon and fragrant herbs, served atop a bed of fluffy herbed rice and sweetly sautéed glazed carrots. Finished with a rich creamy sauce, it delivers vibrant flavors that are sure to impress at any table. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this bowl is both satisfying and nutritious, making it a go-to recipe for anyone seeking wholesome comfort food.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 2

Ingredients

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  • 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 tbsp 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

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken: Combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken and let marinate for at least 10 minutes.
  2. Cook the rice: Prepare rice according to package instructions; mix in parsley and olive oil after cooking.
  3. Glaze the carrots: Sauté sliced carrots in olive oil until tender, then drizzle honey (or maple syrup) over them and season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
  4. Make the creamy sauce: Blend Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  5. Assemble your bowl: Layer herbed rice at the bottom of each bowl topped with sliced chicken and glazed carrots. Drizzle with sauce.
  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Grilling/Sautéing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 500
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg