Description
These Buffalo Chicken Bowls combine tender chicken tossed in zesty buffalo sauce with fresh vegetables over rice for a flavorful meal. Perfect for quick dinners and meal prep, they bring a spicy and satisfying twist to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1⁄2 cup hot sauce such as Frank’s RedHot
- 1⁄4 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice white or brown
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1⁄2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1⁄4 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
- 1⁄4 cup thinly sliced green onions
- Optional sliced avocado for topping
Instructions
- Whisk together the hot sauce and melted butter in a small bowl and set it aside.
- Warm the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat and season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper before adding them to the skillet.
- Cook the chicken until it is browned and fully cooked, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Lower the heat and pour the prepared buffalo sauce over the chicken, stirring well to coat, then let it simmer gently for 3 to 5 minutes to soak in the flavors.
- Assemble the bowls by placing cooked rice at the bottom.
- Distribute the buffalo chicken evenly on top of the rice.
- Add shredded lettuce and halved cherry tomatoes over the chicken.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese and drizzle ranch or blue cheese dressing over each bowl.
- Garnish with thinly sliced green onions and add avocado slices if you like.
- Serve immediately while the chicken is warm and enjoy the vibrant flavors.
Notes
- For a healthier option, consider using cauliflower rice instead of traditional rice
- Adjust the spiciness by adding more or less hot sauce based on personal preference
- These bowls are perfect for meal prep
- simply store components separately and assemble when ready to eat
- Try adding other veggies like bell peppers or grilled corn for additional texture and flavor
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550