Buffalo Chicken Protein Bowl (Printable Version)
A zesty buffalo chicken and fresh veggie bowl served over rice for a hearty, flavorful meal.
# Everything You’ll Need:
→ Protein
01 -
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
→ Sauce
02 -
1/2 cup hot sauce (e.g., Frank's RedHot)
03 -
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
→ Cooking Oil and Seasoning
04 -
2 tablespoons olive oil
05 -
Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Base
06 -
2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
→ Vegetables
07 -
1 cup shredded lettuce
08 -
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
09 -
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
10 -
Optional: sliced avocado, for topping
→ Toppings
11 -
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
12 -
1/4 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
# Steps to Cook:
01 -
Combine hot sauce and melted butter in a small bowl, stirring until fully blended. Set aside.
02 -
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces, seasoning with salt and pepper. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
03 -
Lower heat to low and pour buffalo sauce over chicken. Stir to coat evenly and simmer for 3-5 minutes to infuse flavor.
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Divide cooked rice as a base into serving bowls. Top with buffalo chicken, then layer shredded lettuce and halved cherry tomatoes.
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Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and drizzle ranch or blue cheese dressing over each bowl. Garnish with sliced green onions and optional avocado slices.
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Serve immediately while chicken is hot for optimal flavor and texture.
# Extra Suggestions:
01 -
For a lighter variation, replace rice with cauliflower rice. Adjust hot sauce quantity to modify spiciness. Ideal for meal prep when components are stored separately.
02 -
Enhance texture and flavor by adding bell peppers or grilled corn.