Buffalo Chicken Bowls

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C. Motter Cindy

Buffalo Chicken Bowls

Savory and customizable bowls featuring juicy buffalo chicken over rice, topped with fresh veggies and ranch dressing for a quick, satisfying weeknight dinner.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

1.5 lbs 1.5 boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tsp 1
1 tsp 1
½ tsp ½ or to taste
¼ tsp ¼ or to taste

For the Sauce

½ cup ½ such as Frank's
2 tbsp 2 unsalted, melted

For the Base and Toppings

3 cups 3 cooked (white, brown, or cauliflower for low-carb)
½ cup ½
1 stalk 1 diced
1 small 1 thinly sliced
1 firm ripe 1 sliced
¼ cup ¼ chopped, for garnish

Optional Toppings

2 tbsp 2 crumbled
¼ cup ¼ shredded
1 tbsp 1 for cooking chicken

Equipment

Large skillet,
small saucepan,
Baking sheet

Method

Pat the chicken dry and cut into 1-inch cubes. Toss with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in buffalo sauce and keep warm.
Remove chicken from skillet. Pour warm buffalo sauce over chicken and toss to coat evenly.
Divide cooked rice among 4 serving bowls.
Spoon the buffalo chicken over the rice. Top with avocado, celery, red onion, and drizzle with ranch dressing. Garnish with green onions and optional blue cheese crumbles.
Enjoy hot for best flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 18g

Notes

For crispy chicken, spread sauced chicken on a baking sheet and broil on high for 2-3 minutes. Store components separately in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat chicken in a skillet to maintain juiciness.

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