Description
Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowls are a bold, flavorful, and satisfying main course, featuring juicy shredded buffalo chicken, fluffy rice, crisp veggies, and creamy ranch or blue cheese dressing. This easy-to-prep bowl packs the spicy tang of buffalo sauce with the cool crunch of fresh toppings, making it perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Buffalo Chicken
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 2/3 cup buffalo wing sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Rice
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice (from about 1 cup uncooked)
For the Bowl Toppings
- 1 cup shredded Romaine lettuce or coleslaw mix
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/3 cup chopped celery
- 1/3 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese or ranch dressing
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Place chicken breasts in a pot and cover with water or chicken broth. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until fully cooked (about 15-20 minutes). Remove the chicken and shred with two forks.
- Toss with Buffalo Sauce: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the buffalo sauce, melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Warm briefly if needed, then toss the shredded chicken in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Prepare the Rice: Cook rice according to package instructions. Fluff and divide between serving bowls as the base.
- Assemble the Bowls: Top the rice with shredded buffalo chicken, then layer on lettuce or slaw, cherry tomatoes, celery, carrots, and green onions.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle with blue cheese or ranch dressing. Sprinkle on extra crumbled blue cheese if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for a shortcut—simply shred and toss with the buffalo sauce mixture.
- Swap in quinoa or cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option.
- Adjust the level of buffalo sauce to suit your heat tolerance.
- Bowls are great for meal prep—store components separately and assemble just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
