Description
These Buffalo Chicken Bowls pack all the flavor of your favorite spicy wings but in a healthier, less messy, and totally Instagram-worthy package. Perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅓ cup buffalo sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- 3 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium avocado, sliced
- ½ cup thinly sliced red onion
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese or feta
- ¼ cup ranch dressing
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Rest for 5 minutes.
- Mix buffalo sauce and honey (if using) in a small bowl. Slice the rested chicken into strips and toss in the buffalo sauce mixture until well-coated.
- Prepare all bowl components: cook rice if needed, chop vegetables, and have everything ready for assembly.
- Assemble bowls by starting with ¾ cup rice as the base. Arrange lettuce on one side and place buffalo chicken strips in the center.
- Add cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, and red onion around the chicken. Sprinkle with blue cheese or feta.
- Drizzle with ranch dressing and garnish with fresh cilantro and green onions. Add an extra drizzle of buffalo sauce if desired.