Description
Irresistible Buffalo Chicken Bowls are the perfect blend of spicy and savory, offering a delightful meal that warms your body and soul. Tender chicken coated in zesty buffalo sauce is paired with fluffy rice or quinoa and topped with creamy avocado and fresh cilantro. This dish is not only easy to make but also makes for a crowd-pleasing comfort food option, ideal for game days or cozy dinners at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Bake chicken for 25-30 minutes until fully cooked (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
- While chicken bakes, melt butter in a saucepan over low heat and stir in buffalo sauce until well combined.
- Shred the cooked chicken using two forks.
- Toss shredded chicken with buffalo sauce in a large bowl until evenly coated.
- To serve, scoop rice or quinoa into bowls and top with buffalo chicken, sliced avocado, cilantro, and green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Adjust spice levels by mixing buffalo sauce with ranch dressing for a milder flavor. For meal prep, store components separately in airtight containers. Add steamed veggies like broccoli or bell peppers for extra nutrition.