Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Buffalo Chicken Protein Bowl. It’s a delightful combination of tender chicken smothered in zesty buffalo sauce, served over fluffy rice and topped with fresh vegetables. Perfect for a quick lunch or hearty dinner, this customizable dish is not only bursting with flavor but also packs a nutritional punch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup hot sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
- Optional: sliced avocado, shredded cheddar cheese, ranch or blue cheese dressing
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix hot sauce and melted butter until blended.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces seasoned with salt and pepper; sauté for 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
- Lower the heat, pour buffalo sauce over the chicken, stir to coat, and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- In serving bowls, layer cooked rice as the base, followed by buffalo chicken, shredded lettuce, and cherry tomatoes.
- Top with shredded cheese and drizzle with dressing. Garnish with green onions and optional avocado slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 935mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg