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Buffalo chicken bowl with avocado, cherry tomatoes, blue cheese, and white rice

Buffalo Chicken Bowls

Amelia
Spice up dinner with Buffalo Chicken Bowls easy, protein-packed, and perfect for quick weeknight meals or meal prep!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 425 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cooked rice quinoa, or cauliflower rice
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese or ranch dressing optional
  • 2 tbsp chopped green onions for garnish
  • Olive oil for cooking

Instructions
 

  • Marinate the Chicken
  • In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces with buffalo sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Let it marinate for 10–15 minutes.
  • Cook the Grain Base
  • While the chicken marinates, cook your grain of choice (rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice) according to package instructions.
  • Sauté the Chicken
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a bit of olive oil. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes until golden and fully cooked through.
  • Assemble the Bowls
  • In serving bowls, start with a layer of rice or grains. Top with cooked buffalo chicken, avocado, tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and blue cheese or ranch if using.
  • Garnish and Serve
  • Sprinkle with chopped green onions. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

🍽️ Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
Calories: 425 kcal
Total Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Protein: 36 g
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Fiber: 5 g
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 680 mg
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