Description
Buffalo chicken bowls are a perfect blend of spice and comfort, featuring juicy chicken coated in rich buffalo sauce over a bed of rice with fresh veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup hot sauce (like 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
- Prepare the buffalo sauce by combining hot sauce and melted butter in a small bowl; mix well and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat, add chicken pieces, and season with salt and pepper; cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Lower heat and pour buffalo sauce over the cooked chicken; stir well to coat and let simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- Assemble bowls with a base of cooked rice, top with the buffalo chicken mixture, shredded lettuce, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Finish with a sprinkle of cheddar cheese, drizzle with dressing, and garnish with green onions and avocado slices if desired.
Notes
Feel free to customize with different grains like quinoa or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option. For the best flavor, simmer the chicken in the buffalo sauce to absorb the flavors without drying out.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: buffalo chicken, easy dinner, weeknight meal, customizable recipe