Description
These healthy buffalo chicken bowls are spicy, comforting, and customizable for a delicious weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup rice, cauliflower rice, quinoa, or shredded lettuce
- 1 cup chopped romaine
- 1/2 cup cucumber, chopped
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt ranch or blue cheese dressing
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the chicken seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through.
- Chop or shred the cooked chicken based on your preference.
- Sauce the chicken with buffalo sauce while warm, adjusting spiciness to taste.
- Build your bowls starting with the base, adding veggies, buffalo chicken, dressing, and toppings.
Notes
Keep toppings dry for meal prep. Assemble bowls just before eating to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg