Buffalo Chicken Bowl (Printable version)

Vibrant bowl featuring spicy buffalo chicken over fresh vegetables with ranch and blue cheese.

# Needed ingredients:

→ Chicken

01 - 1 lb 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, toss chicken pieces with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
03 - While the chicken cooks, whisk together hot sauce, melted butter, and honey in a small bowl.
04 - Once cooked, remove the chicken from heat and toss with the buffalo sauce to coat thoroughly.
05 - Divide the rice among four bowls. Top each with romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, carrots, cucumber, and red onion.
06 - Spoon the buffalo chicken over the vegetables. Drizzle with ranch dressing and sprinkle with blue cheese crumbles.
07 - Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • Quick and Easy: Ready in just 35 minutes from start to finish.
  • Packed with Protein: Offers 29 grams of protein per serving.
  • Gluten-Free: A naturally gluten-free option that doesn't compromise on flavor.
  • Customizable: Easily adapted for low-carb or dairy-free diets.
02 -
  • Toss the chicken in the buffalo sauce as soon as it leaves the pan to maximize flavor absorption.
  • Check labels on your ranch dressing for hidden allergens like egg or soy to ensure it meets your dietary needs.
  • The honey in the buffalo sauce is optional but provides a great balance to the heat of the hot sauce.
  • Always use warm rice to provide a satisfying base for the chilled vegetables.
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