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Colorful Buffalo Chicken Bowl with chicken, vegetables, rice, and ranch dressing.

Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowls

A quick and customizable Buffalo Chicken Bowl recipe that combines spicy chicken, creamy toppings, and fresh vegetables over rice for a fulfilling weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 680
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.25 to 1.5 pounds chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces Use either chicken breast or thighs based on preference.
  • 1 cup Buffalo sauce, plus more for drizzling Choose sauce based on desired heat level.
  • 1 tablespoon butter for finishing the sauce For a glossy finish.
  • 2 cups cooked rice, your choice of white, brown, or jasmine Rice can be pre-cooked or made fresh.
Toppings
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce or cabbage For crunch.
  • 1 cup diced cucumbers or celery For added freshness.
  • 1 each avocado, sliced or cubed Can be adjusted based on preference.
  • to taste Ranch or blue cheese dressing To drizzle over the bowls.
  • to taste Green onions and fresh cilantro, chopped For garnishing.
Seasonings
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • to taste Garlic powder
  • a pinch Paprika
  • as needed Olive oil for the pan For cooking the chicken.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  2. Heat a skillet with a little olive oil over medium-high until shimmering.
  3. Cook the chicken in a single layer, letting it brown before flipping for golden edges.
  4. Lower the heat to medium, pour in the Buffalo sauce, and stir to coat the chicken. Let it bubble for a minute or two.
  5. Stir in the butter for a glossy finish.
  6. Warm your rice, either by microwaving with a splash of water or cooking fresh.
Assembly
  1. Prep the toppers: chop lettuce or cabbage, dice cucumbers or celery, slice the avocado, and chop herbs.
  2. Assemble the bowls starting with rice, then add the saucy chicken, followed by the toppings.
  3. Drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing and more Buffalo sauce if desired.

Notes

Use leftover grilled chicken or rotisserie chicken for quicker prep. Sprinkle with crumbled blue cheese or finish with fresh lemon for an extra zest.