Description
A delicious and spicy Buffalo Chicken Bowl that combines tender chicken with fresh vegetables and grains, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup Buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (optional, for extra creaminess)
- 2 cups cooked brown rice, white rice, or quinoa
- 1 cup corn kernels (frozen or fresh)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded lettuce or mixed greens
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ¼ cup sliced red onions (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- ¼ cup ranch or blue cheese dressing (optional)
- Extra buffalo sauce for drizzling
- A squeeze of lime juice
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add a little olive oil, and cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
- Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Melt the butter (if using) in the same skillet over low heat.
- Add the buffalo sauce and stir to combine.
- Slice the chicken into strips or bite-sized pieces and toss in the buffalo sauce mixture until well coated.
- Cook rice or quinoa according to package instructions.
- Slice the avocado, halve the cherry tomatoes, and chop the cilantro.
- Start with a layer of rice or quinoa in each bowl.
- Add shredded lettuce, corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and red onions.
- Top with the buffalo chicken and drizzle any extra sauce from the skillet.
- Finish with crumbled feta, dressing, and a squeeze of lime if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust toppings based on personal preferences.
- This dish can be made ahead of time for meal prep.
- For more heat, add additional buffalo sauce to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg