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Buffalo Chicken Bowls Recipe (Wholesome Meal Prep)


  • Author: Chef Lucia Barrenechea Vidal
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 bowls 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, High-Protein

Description

Wholesome Buffalo chicken bowls with saucy chicken, rice or greens, vegetables, avocado, and dressing.


Ingredients

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1 pound boneless chicken breast or thighs

1/2 cup Buffalo sauce

1 cup rice, cauliflower rice, quinoa, or shredded lettuce

1 cup chopped romaine

1/2 cup chopped cucumber

1/2 cup chopped bell pepper

1/2 cup shredded carrots

1/2 cup chopped tomatoes

1/2 cup chopped celery

1 avocado, sliced

1/4 cup Greek yogurt ranch or blue cheese dressing

Green onions and cilantro, optional


Instructions

  1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  2. Cook chicken in a skillet until fully cooked.
  3. Chop or shred the chicken.
  4. Toss warm chicken with Buffalo sauce.
  5. Build bowls with rice or greens as the base.
  6. Add vegetables, Buffalo chicken, avocado, and dressing.
  7. Top with green onions or cilantro.

Notes

Sauce the chicken while warm so it absorbs the Buffalo flavor.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg