Description
Buffalo Chicken Bowls are a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines tender, spicy chicken with fresh vegetables over a hearty base of grains. This vibrant meal is perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, as it can be customized to suit everyone’s tastes. With creamy avocado and zesty buffalo sauce, each bowl is an explosion of flavors that will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
- 1 cup chopped fresh vegetables (bell peppers, celery, or carrots)
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Prepare rice or quinoa according to package instructions.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat with a splash of oil. Cook chicken breasts for 6–7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken, chop into bite-sized pieces, then add buffalo sauce to the skillet. Warm the sauce and toss the chopped chicken until well-coated.
- In a bowl, layer with rice or quinoa as the base, followed by buffalo chicken and fresh vegetables.
- Top with avocado slices and Greek yogurt or sour cream, then garnish with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - Customize your toppings based on what you have available; try adding shredded cheese or beans for extra protein. - For meal prep, store components separately in airtight containers in the fridge.