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Buffalo Chicken Bowls

A delicious and easy recipe for game day or weeknight dinners that combines tender, spicy chicken with fluffy rice and fresh toppings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup buffalo sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 2 cups cooked rice white, brown, or cauliflower rice
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 each avocado sliced
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing
  • to taste fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Toss until well coated.
  3. Pour half of the buffalo sauce over the seasoned chicken, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
  4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Place the coated chicken breasts on the sheet and bake for about 20–25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  5. Once baked, remove from the oven and let it rest for about five minutes. Shred the chicken using two forks or chop it into bite-sized pieces. Toss it with the remaining buffalo sauce.
  6. Prepare your rice according to package instructions. If using cauliflower rice, sauté it in olive oil for about 5–7 minutes until tender.
  7. In each bowl, place a generous scoop of rice as your base. Top with shredded buffalo chicken and extra buffalo sauce if desired.
  8. Sprinkle chopped celery over the chicken, add halved cherry tomatoes, and arrange sliced avocado on top.
  9. Drizzle ranch dressing (or blue cheese dressing) over everything.
  10. Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over each bowl for garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

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