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Classic Buffalo Chicken Bowl with Rice and Ranch

A close-up of a vibrant buffalo chicken bowl featuring orange sauced chicken, white rice, shredded lettuce, carrots, celery, and a ranch drizzle.
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Make this satisfying Buffalo Chicken Bowl for a quick, flavor-packed weeknight dinner or easy lunch prep. Tender chicken gets coated in tangy buffalo sauce and served over rice with fresh vegetables and a creamy ranch drizzle.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup cooked white rice or quinoa
  • 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce (use a high-quality brand for best flavor)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing (for topping)
  • 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped carrots
  • Optional: Blue cheese crumbles
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook them using your preferred method (bake, grill, or pan-fry) until fully cooked (internal temperature reaches 165°F). Shred or dice the cooked chicken.
  2. Prepare the buffalo sauce: In a small saucepan over low heat, whisk together the buffalo wing sauce and melted butter until smooth. Do not boil.
  3. Coat the chicken: Place the shredded or diced chicken in a bowl. Pour the warm buffalo sauce mixture over the chicken and toss until every piece is evenly coated.
  4. Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked rice or quinoa evenly among four serving bowls. This forms the base for your healthy high protein bowls.
  5. Layer the toppings: Top the rice base with the sauced buffalo chicken. Arrange the shredded lettuce, celery, and carrots around the chicken.
  6. Finish and serve: Drizzle each bowl generously with ranch dressing. Add blue cheese crumbles if you are making blue cheese chicken bowls. Serve immediately or cool completely for buffalo chicken meal prep ideas.

Notes

  • For a low carb buffalo chicken bowl alternative, substitute the rice with cauliflower rice or extra lettuce.
  • If you prefer a tangier sauce, add 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar to the sauce mixture.
  • Make a large batch of the sauced chicken ahead of time; it keeps well for lunch prep ideas using shredded chicken.

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