Buffalo Chicken Bowl (Printable)

Tender spicy chicken over crisp vegetables with creamy ranch and tangy blue cheese crumbles.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 and Base

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

# Directions:

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 in a small bowl until well combined.
04 - Remove cooked chicken from heat and toss with buffalo sauce, coating thoroughly.
05 - Divide warm rice evenly among four bowls. Top each bowl with romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, carrots, cucumber, and red onion.
06 - Spoon buffalo chicken over vegetables in each bowl. Drizzle with ranch dressing and sprinkle with blue cheese crumbles.
07 - Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Quick and Easy: Ready in just 35 minutes using simple pantry staples.
  • High Protein: Each serving provides 29g of protein to keep you fueled.
  • Gluten-Free: A naturally gluten-free dish that doesn't compromise on texture or taste.
02 -
  • Use a high-quality hot sauce like Frank's RedHot for the most authentic buffalo wing flavor.
  • Prep all your vegetables while the chicken is browning to minimize total preparation time.
  • Adjust the heat levels by adding more honey to the sauce for a milder flavor or extra hot sauce for more spice.
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