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Buffalo Chicken Bowls

Spicy Buffalo Chicken Bowls for a Flavor-Packed Dinner

These Buffalo Chicken Bowls are a flavorful, easy dinner option that satisfies your cravings in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for more flavor
  • ½ cup hot sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot) mild alternatives like sweet chili work well
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter omit for a dairy-free version
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil can substitute with any neutral oil
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
Bowl
  • 3 cups cooked rice (white or brown) or quinoa or cauliflower rice for low-carb option
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce or spinach as an alternative
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes or diced bell peppers
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese dairy-free cheese works as a substitute
  • to taste ranch or blue cheese dressing use a plant-based dressing for dairy-free
  • 1 bunch thinly sliced green onions omit if not available
  • 1 medium avocado optional

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Medium Bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together ½ cup of hot sauce and ¼ cup of melted unsalted butter until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season 1 pound of chicken with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet.
  3. Sauté the chicken for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Remove and let it rest.
  4. Lower heat to medium, pour the Buffalo sauce over the cooked chicken, and simmer for 3-5 minutes to thicken.
  5. Divide 3 cups of cooked rice into serving bowls.
  6. Spoon Buffalo chicken over the rice and drizzle extra sauce on top.
  7. Top each bowl with shredded lettuce and cherry tomatoes.
  8. Sprinkle cheddar cheese over each bowl and drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
  9. Garnish with green onions and optional avocado before serving hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 1500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These Buffalo Chicken Bowls are perfect for busy weeknights and meal prepping. Customize toppings to suit your taste.

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