Buffalo Chicken Bowl (Printable)

Spicy buffalo chicken paired with fresh vegetables, rice, and creamy toppings.

# What you need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Buffalo Sauce

08 - 1/3 cup hot sauce
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
10 - 1 teaspoon honey

→ Vegetables

11 - 2 cups cooked white or brown rice, warm
12 - 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
13 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
14 - 1 cup shredded carrots
15 - 1/2 cup sliced cucumber
16 - 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion

→ Toppings

17 - 1/3 cup ranch dressing
18 - 1/3 cup blue cheese crumbles
19 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

# How to make it:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine chicken pieces with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and fully cooked through.
03 - While chicken cooks, whisk together hot sauce, melted butter, and honey in a small bowl until combined.
04 - Remove cooked chicken from heat and toss with buffalo sauce until thoroughly coated.
05 - Divide warm rice evenly among four serving bowls. Layer each with romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, cucumber slices, and red onion.
06 - Spoon buffalo chicken over vegetables. Drizzle with ranch dressing and sprinkle with blue cheese crumbles.
07 - Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • This easy American main dish is naturally gluten-free and packed with 29g of protein.
  • The combination of spicy hot sauce and cool ranch dressing offers a perfect flavor balance.
  • It is a quick and nutritious meal that can be prepared in just 35 minutes.
02 -
  • Always check ingredient labels for hidden allergens like dairy, egg, or soy, particularly in the ranch dressing.
  • Cut the chicken into uniform, bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and the perfect texture in every forkful.
  • For extra sweetness in the sauce, do not skip the optional teaspoon of honey.
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