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Buffalo Chicken Bowl

buffalo chicken rice bowl with carrot and cucumber
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This Buffalo Chicken Bowl recipe is easy to make, has a kick from the buffalo sauce, and is easy to customize. I love pairing the buffalo chicken bites with cooked rice, lettuce, and veggies, but the options are endless!

Ingredients

For the Buffalo Chicken

  • 1.5 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs or Breasts 
  • 1 tablespoon Butter or oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika, or regular
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/3 cup Buffalo Sauce, not Hot Sauce

For the Rice Bowls or Salads - Pick Your Favorites

  • 1 cup rice or quinoa, cooked according to package directions
  • 4 cups Thinly Sliced Romaine, or other lettuce
  • 1 pint Grape Tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrots
  • Ranch Dressing and Extra Buffalo Sauce
  • Blue Cheese Crumbles, optional
  • 1/2 cup Sliced Green Onions, optional
  • 1 cup Diced Celery, optional

Instructions

  1. Prep - Start by chopping up the chicken into bite size pieces and seasoning with the spices.
  2. Cook Chicken - Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in an even layer and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown on all sides and cooked through (165 degrees F internal temperature)
  3. Add Buffalo Sauce - Reduce the heat to Medium-Low and add the buffalo sauce. Toss to coat the chicken and allow to cook for a minute or two. Remove from heat.
  4. Assemble Buffalo Chicken Bowls - Assemble the bowls with your preferred ingredients. I like to start with a big spoon of rice, a big handful of lettuce, and then top with veggies, the chicken, and drizzle with more buffalo sauce and ranch dressing.

Notes

Leftovers - Leftover buffalo chicken can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days. I recommend assembling the bowls before serving so the lettuce and veggies stay crisp.

Leftover Chicken or Rotisserie Chicken - To save time, you can also use leftover cooked chicken. I recommend adding the chicken to a skillet to warm up and then toss in the buffalo sauce.

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Keywords: Buffalo Chicken Bowl, Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowl, Buffalo Bowl, Buffalo Chicken Quinoa Bowl

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