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.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- We have to warm up the grill before time on moderate settings.
- Then we can apply paprika, olive oil, black pepper, salt, and garlic seasoning on the chicken fillet.
- 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.
- We can grill broccoli for around 5–6 minutes until tender & crisp.
- Then we can liquefy the butter in a pan and add garlic to toss for two minutes.
- We can add cream and simmer till the sauce gets thick.
- Then we can add parmesan cheese along with black pepper, nutmeg, and salt, and mix the cheese.
- We can add the broccoli and chicken slices to 4 bowls and drizzle the garlic sauce into the bowls.
- 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.
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
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