Description
Spicy, comforting, and customizable buffalo chicken bowls that are quick to make and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup hot sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
- Optional: sliced avocado
Instructions
- Make the buffalo sauce by combining the hot sauce and melted butter in a small bowl. Mix well and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until glowy but not smoking.
- Add the chicken pieces to the skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Reduce heat to low, pour the buffalo sauce over the chicken, and stir to coat evenly. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.
- In serving bowls, add a base layer of cooked rice.
- Divide the buffalo chicken evenly over the rice in each bowl.
- Top each bowl with shredded lettuce and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Finish with shredded cheddar cheese and drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
- Garnish with green onions and optional avocado slices. Serve hot.
Notes
Keep toppings balanced to truly enjoy the flavors. Serve dressing on the side if reheating leftovers to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: buffalo chicken, bowls, quick dinner, spicy meal, customizable recipe