Description
These Buffalo Chicken Bowls are a delicious and satisfying meal option that’s perfect for dinner. Tender chicken pieces are coated in a spicy buffalo sauce and served over fluffy rice with a creamy herby ranch dressing. Packed with flavor and customizable with your favorite toppings, these bowls are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 1 lb chicken breasts, boneless & skinless
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup buffalo sauce
Herby Ranch:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 3–4 Tbsp fresh chives
- 1 Tbsp fresh cilantro
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp salt, more to taste
Buffalo Chicken Bowl:
- 1/2 cup long grain rice, uncooked
- 4 Tbsp green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
- 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup banana peppers, chopped
- 1/4 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup monterey jack, shredded (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Start to cook the rice: Cook the rice according to package instructions (usually around 20 minutes). Prep veggies while rice cooks.
- Prepare the chicken: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces, season with salt, pepper, and basil. Brown chicken in a skillet over medium/high heat for about 12 minutes.
- Make the herby ranch: Blend all ranch ingredients until smooth.
- Finish the chicken: Add buffalo sauce and butter to cooked chicken, allowing them to combine and heat through.
- Assemble the bowls: Layer rice, chicken, cheese, onions, cilantro, green onions, cucumbers, and peppers. Drizzle with herby ranch and extra buffalo sauce if desired. Garnish with cilantro.
Notes
- Chicken thighs can be used as an alternative.
- Feel free to use your preferred brand of buffalo sauce.
- Greek yogurt can be substituted for sour cream.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg