Buffalo Chicken Bowl (Printable)

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

# What You Need:

→ 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

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 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 until combined.
04 - Remove the cooked chicken from heat and toss with the buffalo sauce to coat thoroughly.
05 - Divide the warm 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 while the chicken and rice are still warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It delivers a satisfying high-protein meal with 29g of protein per serving.
  • The recipe is naturally gluten-free and can be easily adapted for different dietary needs.
  • With a total time of just 35 minutes, it is an ideal solution for a quick yet flavorful dinner.
  • The combination of creamy ranch and sharp blue cheese creates a delightful contrast to the spicy buffalo sauce.
02 -
  • Check labels for hidden allergens like dairy, egg, or soy in your ranch dressing.
  • Thinly slicing the red onion and halving the cherry tomatoes ensures a balanced distribution of flavor in every bite.
  • Add the ranch dressing and blue cheese just before serving to keep the vegetables crisp.
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