These Buffalo Chicken Bowls are a delicious and easy meal option that combines spicy buffalo chicken with a variety of fresh ingredients for a satisfying bowl meal.
Author:Lena
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For the Buffalo Chicken:
2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2cup Buffalo sauce
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (optional, for extra creaminess)
For the Bowl Base:
2cups cooked brown rice, white rice, or quinoa
1cup corn kernels (frozen or fresh)
1cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1cup shredded lettuce or mixed greens
1 avocado, sliced
1/4cup sliced red onions (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Optional Toppings:
1/4cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
1/4cup ranch or blue cheese dressing (optional)
Extra buffalo sauce for drizzling
A squeeze of lime juice
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook in a skillet until fully cooked, then let it rest before slicing.
Coat in Buffalo Sauce: Melt butter, add buffalo sauce, and toss the sliced chicken in the sauce mixture.
Prepare the Bowl Base: Cook rice or quinoa, slice avocado, halve cherry tomatoes, and chop cilantro.
Assemble the Bowls: Layer rice or quinoa, add veggies, top with buffalo chicken, extra sauce, and optional toppings.