Buffalo Chicken Protein Bowl: Spicy, Savory, and Nourishing
A zesty Buffalo Chicken Protein Bowl with tender chicken, fresh veggies, rice, and a buffalo sauce. Perfect for a hearty, flavorful, and gluten-free meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup hot sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup thinly sliced green onions
- Optional: sliced avocado, for topping
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
Instructions
- Combine hot sauce and melted butter in a small bowl and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and sauté 5–7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Lower heat to low and pour buffalo sauce over chicken. Stir to coat and simmer 3–5 minutes.
- Divide cooked rice into bowls. Top with buffalo chicken, shredded lettuce, and cherry tomatoes.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and drizzle ranch or blue cheese dressing over each bowl. Garnish with green onions and optional avocado slices.
- Serve immediately while chicken is hot.
Notes
- Substitute rice with cauliflower rice for a lighter variation.
- Adjust hot sauce quantity to modify spiciness.
- Add bell peppers or grilled corn for extra flavor.