Description
Buffalo Chicken Bowl is a flavorful and protein-packed meal featuring tender buffalo chicken served over rice with fresh vegetables and topped with creamy dressing. Perfect for lunch or dinner with a kick of heat.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
- ½ cup buffalo sauce, adjust to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for cooking
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 3 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower)
- 2 cups celery, sliced
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- ½ cup red onion, diced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ½ cup ranch or blue cheese dressing, add just before serving
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook chicken until fully cooked.
- Add buffalo sauce and melted butter, stirring to coat the chicken evenly.
- Prepare bowl base by placing cooked rice in each serving bowl.
- Top rice with celery, cucumber, carrots, red onion, and avocado slices.
- Add buffalo chicken on top and drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust buffalo sauce to your preferred spice level.
- Swap rice with quinoa or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Leftovers can be stored separately in the fridge for 2–3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American