11/16/2025
🍗 Grilled Herb Chicken Bowl with Asparagus, Rice & Creamy Garlic Sauce 🥔🥗
Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories per serving: ~650 kcal
🛒 Ingredients:
For the chicken:
🍗 2 chicken breasts
🧄 1 garlic clove, minced
🌿 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
🥄 1 tbsp olive oil
🧂 Salt & pepper, to taste
🍋 Juice of 1/2 lemon
🌿 1/2 tsp dried oregano
For the bowl:
🍚 1 cup basmati rice
🥔 1 1/2 cups baby potatoes
🌿 Salt, pepper, fresh parsley (for garnish)
🌿 8–10 spears of asparagus
🥗 1/2 cup diced cucumber
🍅 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
🧅 1/4 red onion, chopped
🫒 Optional: a few kalamata olives
🍋 Juice of 1/2 lemon
🥄 1 tsp olive oil
Creamy garlic dressing:
🧄 1 garlic clove, minced
🧈 1 tbsp butter
🥄 1 tbsp flour
🥛 3/4 cup milk
🧂 Salt & pepper, to taste
🧀 Optional: 1 tbsp grated Parmesan
👩🍳 Instructions:
Cook the rice according to package instructions, fluff, and set aside.
Boil baby potatoes in salted water for 12–15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and lightly season with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.
Steam or blanch the asparagus for 3–4 minutes until just tender and vibrant green.
Toss salad ingredients (cucumber, tomato, red onion, lemon juice, olive oil) in a bowl. Set aside.
Marinate the chicken with garlic, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 10 minutes.
Grill or pan-sear the chicken on medium-high heat for 6–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Slice before serving.
For the sauce: Melt butter, stir in flour to form a roux, then gradually add milk. Add garlic and season with salt & pepper. Simmer 3–4 minutes until thick. Add Parmesan if desired.
Assemble the bowl: Arrange rice, potatoes, asparagus, salad, and sliced chicken in a large bowl. Drizzle sauce over the asparagus and chicken. Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
🔄 Notes & Variations:
Substitute rice with couscous or quinoa.
Add feta or halloumi to the salad for extr