Buffalo Chicken Bowl (Printable Version)

Tender spiced chicken over fresh vegetables with creamy ranch and blue cheese crumbles

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
04 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
05 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
06 - 1/4 tsp salt
07 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Buffalo Sauce

08 - 1/3 cup hot sauce
09 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
10 - 1 tsp 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 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

# How-To:

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 chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
03 - While chicken cooks, whisk together hot sauce, melted butter, and honey in a small bowl until combined.
04 - Remove cooked chicken from heat and toss with buffalo sauce until thoroughly coated.
05 - Divide warm rice among four bowls. Layer romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, cucumber slices, and red onion over each portion.
06 - Spoon buffalo chicken over vegetables. Drizzle with ranch dressing and sprinkle with blue cheese crumbles.
07 - Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Bold and tangy buffalo flavor balanced by cooling ranch.
  • Quick and easy preparation in just 35 minutes.
  • A healthy, gluten-free option packed with 29g of protein.
  • Versatile and perfect for meal prep or a fresh weeknight dinner.
02 -
  • Thoroughly coat the chicken in spices before cooking for maximum flavor.
  • Toss the chicken in the buffalo sauce immediately after removing it from the heat so it absorbs the sauce better.
  • Check labels on ranch dressing if you need to avoid egg or soy allergens.
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