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Buffalo Chicken Bowls Recipe

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These Buffalo Chicken Bowls are a vibrant and flavorful meal packed with tender buffalo-spiced chicken, fluffy rice, and fresh vegetables. Perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch or dinner, they combine spicy, tangy buffalo sauce with wholesome ingredients to create a balanced and colorful bowl.

Ingredients

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Protein

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce

Base

  • 2 cups cooked white or brown rice

Vegetables & Toppings

  • 1 cup steamed broccoli florets
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • Optional: Ranch or blue cheese dressing for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked through and no longer pink inside. Remove from heat and let rest.
  2. Toss with Buffalo Sauce: Slice or shred the cooked chicken, then toss it in the buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
  3. Prepare the Rice and Vegetables: While the chicken cooks, prepare your rice according to package instructions and steam or lightly cook the vegetables until tender but still crisp.
  4. Assemble Bowls: In serving bowls, start with a base of cooked rice, then layer the buffalo chicken on top. Arrange the steamed broccoli, shredded carrots, diced celery, cherry tomatoes, and green onions around the chicken.
  5. Add Optional Toppings: Drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing if desired, for added creaminess and cooling contrast to the spicy buffalo chicken.
  6. Serve: Serve the bowls warm for a hearty, flavorful meal packed with spice, texture, and freshness.

Notes

  • You can substitute cooked quinoa or cauliflower rice for a low-carb alternative.
  • Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to your preferred spice level.
  • Use leftover rotisserie chicken for an even quicker preparation.
  • This recipe is great for meal prep—store components separately and assemble as needed.

Keywords: Buffalo chicken, chicken bowls, spicy chicken, healthy dinner, quick meal, buffalo sauce, rice bowl

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