Buffalo Chicken Bowls
Buffalo Chicken Bowls are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, perfect for game day or a quick weeknight dinner. This recipe features tender shredded chicken coated in zesty buffalo sauce, served over a fluffy rice base and topped with fresh ingredients like crunchy celery, creamy avocado, and juicy cherry tomatoes. Each bowl is customizable to fit your unique taste preferences, making it easy to enjoy a hearty meal that’s both satisfying and nutritious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken with half of the buffalo sauce.
- Place the chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked.
- Shred the chicken after resting for 5 minutes and toss with remaining buffalo sauce.
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- Assemble bowls by layering rice as the base and topping with shredded chicken and preferred toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 475g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg