Buffalo Chicken Bowl (Printable Version)

Spicy buffalo chicken over crisp vegetables with creamy ranch and blue cheese crumbles

# What You'll 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 (such as Frank's RedHot)
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
10 - 1 teaspoon honey, optional

→ 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, optional

# 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 seasoned chicken and cook for 5 to 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 well combined.
04 - Remove cooked chicken from heat and toss thoroughly with buffalo sauce to coat all pieces evenly.
05 - Divide warm rice among four bowls. Top each portion with romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, carrots, cucumber, and red onion.
06 - Spoon buffalo chicken over vegetables in each bowl. Drizzle with ranch dressing and sprinkle with blue cheese crumbles.
07 - Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Quick and Easy: Ready in just 35 minutes, making it ideal for busy schedules.
  • Customizable: Easily adaptable for low-carb or dairy-free lifestyles.
  • Bold Flavors: Combines spicy buffalo heat with cooling ranch and fresh produce.
02 -
  • Even Coating: Make sure to whisk the buffalo sauce until it is fully emulsified before tossing it with the chicken.
  • Freshness: Shred the romaine lettuce just before serving to ensure it remains crisp against the warm chicken.
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