Description
Irresistibly Bold Buffalo Chicken Protein Bowl You’ll Love is a vibrant and satisfying meal that brings together tender chicken, zesty buffalo sauce, and crisp fresh vegetables over a hearty rice base. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this bowl is not only bursting with flavor but also packs a nutritious punch, making it ideal for meal prep or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1/4 cup hot sauce
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing (or alternative)
- 2 tbsp green onions
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together hot sauce and melted butter until blended.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 5–7 minutes until golden brown.
- Reduce heat, pour buffalo sauce over the chicken, and simmer for an additional 3–5 minutes.
- Assemble bowls by placing cooked rice at the base. Layer with buffalo chicken, lettuce, and cherry tomatoes.
- Top with cheddar cheese, ranch dressing, green onions, and optional avocado slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 450g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 85mg