Description
Satisfying buffalo chicken bowls combining tender chicken in spicy buffalo sauce with fresh toppings, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup hot sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
- Optional: sliced avocado for topping
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the hot sauce and melted butter. Mix well and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces, seasoning them with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Reduce the heat to low and pour the buffalo sauce over the cooked chicken. Stir to coat the chicken evenly and allow it to simmer gently for 3-5 minutes.
- Prepare serving bowls by adding a base layer of cooked rice. Divide the buffalo chicken evenly among the bowls, placing it over the rice.
- Top each bowl with shredded lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, and drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing. Garnish with sliced green onions and optional avocado slices.
- Serve immediately while the chicken is hot.
Notes
Experiment with different toppings or hot sauce for a customized flavor. Let the chicken rest before adding the sauce to retain moisture.
