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Buffalo Chicken Bowls

Spicy Buffalo Chicken Bowls for Quick, Flavor-Packed Dinners

Delicious Buffalo Chicken Bowls packed with flavor, ready 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: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Substitute with chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
  • 1/2 cup Hot Sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot) Key for buffalo flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Melted into hot sauce.
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Base
  • 3 cups Cooked Rice (White or Brown)
For the Toppings
  • 2 cups Shredded Lettuce
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved.
  • 1/4 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • to taste Ranch or Blue Cheese Dressing For topping.
  • 3 tablespoons Green Onions Chopped for garnish.
  • 1 each Avocado Optional, sliced.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup hot sauce and 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter until fully combined and smooth.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Lower the skillet temperature to medium and pour your prepared buffalo sauce over the cooked chicken. Stir gently to coat evenly and let simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  4. Divide 3 cups of cooked rice among serving bowls.
  5. Layer shredded lettuce over the buffalo chicken, then add halved cherry tomatoes.
  6. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over each bowl and drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
  7. Garnish with chopped green onions and optional avocado slices. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Enjoy effortless leftovers—store components separately for easy meals throughout the week.

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