Here’s a full, detailed recipe for your delicious 🍗 Grilled Herb Chicken Bowl with Asparagus, Rice & Creamy Garlic Sauce — nutritious, flavorful, and perfect for lunch or dinner!

🍗 Grilled Herb Chicken Bowl with Asparagus, Rice & Creamy Garlic Sauce

A wholesome, balanced bowl loaded with protein, veggies, and creamy garlicky goodness!

This bowl brings together juicy grilled herb-marinated chicken, crisp-tender asparagus, fluffy rice, and a silky garlic sauce that ties everything together beautifully. It’s satisfying, meal-prep friendly, and packed with nourishing ingredients.

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 2 large chicken breasts (or 3 small)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp paprika
• Salt & black pepper, to taste

For the Asparagus:

• 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper
• Squeeze of lemon (optional)

For the Rice:

• 1 ½ cups cooked rice (white, jasmine, or basmati)
• Optional: 1 tbsp butter or olive oil

Creamy Garlic Sauce:

• ½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
• 1–2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 clove garlic, grated
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
• Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Marinate the Chicken

In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Add chicken breasts and coat well.
Marinate 15–30 minutes (or up to 4 hours for more flavor).

2. Grill the Chicken

Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat.
Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side, until golden and fully cooked.
Let it rest 5 minutes, then slice.

3. Cook the Asparagus

Toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Grill or sauté for 4–6 minutes until crisp-tender with char marks.
Squeeze lemon on top if desired.

4. Prepare the Creamy Garlic Sauce

Whisk together Greek yogurt, mayo, grated garlic, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper.
Taste and adjust seasoning.

5. Assemble the Bowl

Add warm rice as the base.
Top with sliced grilled chicken and asparagus.
Drizzle generously with creamy garlic sauce.
Finish with fresh herbs (parsley or chives), chili flakes, or extra lemon zest.

Tips & Variations

• Use brown rice or quinoa for extra fiber.
• Swap chicken for shrimp, tofu, or steak.
• Add veggies like roasted potatoes, cherry tomatoes, or broccoli.
• Add avocado slices for healthy fats.