Buffalo Chicken Bowl (Printable Version)

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

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

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

→ Buffalo Sauce

08 - 1/3 cup hot sauce (such as Franks RedHot)
09 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
10 - 1 tsp honey (optional)

→ 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 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

# Step-by-Step:

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 seasoned chicken and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
03 - While chicken cooks, whisk together hot sauce, melted butter, and honey (if using) in a small bowl until combined.
04 - Remove chicken from heat and toss with buffalo sauce until thoroughly coated.
05 - Divide warm rice evenly among four bowls. Top each bowl with romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, cucumber slices, and red onion.
06 - Spoon buffalo chicken over the vegetable mixture. Drizzle each bowl with ranch dressing and sprinkle with blue cheese crumbles.
07 - Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately while rice is warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Gluten-Free: A naturally gluten-free meal that feels indulgent yet fresh.
  • High Protein: Each serving provides 29g of protein to keep you fueled.
  • Customizable: Easily adapted for low-carb or dairy-free diets.
  • Quick Prep: Takes only 20 minutes to prepare all the vibrant components.
02 -
  • Temperature Contrast: Serve the chicken hot over chilled vegetables for the most satisfying texture.
  • Meal Prep: Chop all the vegetables and cook the rice in advance to assemble these bowls in minutes during the work week.
  • Heat Control: Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the amount of hot sauce used in the glaze.
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