Buffalo Chicken Bowl (Print Version)

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

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

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • It's a complete meal in a bowl that doesn't require a ton of ingredients or culinary wizardry to pull off.
  • The contrast between crispy vegetables and tender buffalo chicken keeps your palate excited with every bite.
  • You can prep everything ahead and assemble in minutes, making it perfect for busy evenings or meal prep Sundays.
02 -
  • Don't skip the step of patting the chicken dry before tossing with spices, because any excess moisture will create steam instead of a golden crust.
  • Let the buffalo sauce cool for just thirty seconds after combining the hot ingredients before tossing with chicken, or it can break apart the delicate meat.
  • The magic is in the assembly timing, where warm chicken meets cool vegetables, so don't assemble the bowls until you're ready to eat.
03 -
  • Cook your rice ahead of time and reheat it gently just before assembling, so it stays fluffy instead of clumping together.
  • Make your buffalo sauce while the chicken is cooking so everything comes together in one smooth motion without anyone standing around hungry.
  • Buy pre-shredded vegetables if you're pressed for time, because the prep work is honestly the only part that slows this dish down.
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