Description
This Buffalo Chicken Bowls recipe combines tender, spicy buffalo chicken with fresh vegetables, rice, and tangy blue cheese for a flavorful and satisfying meal. Perfect for a quick dinner or meal prep, these bowls are easy to assemble and packed with bold flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Buffalo Chicken
- 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1/3 cup buffalo sauce like Frank’s RedHot
- 1 tablespoon buffalo sauce for tossing
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Bowl Toppings
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
- 1 roma tomato, chopped
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- Ranch dressing for drizzling
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken pieces into a mixing bowl and add the 1/3 cup buffalo sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Gently toss to coat all the chicken pieces evenly. Cover and refrigerate to marinate for at least 15 minutes for best flavor.
- Cook the Chicken: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Arrange the marinated chicken pieces in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 12 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is cooked through.
- Toss with Extra Sauce: Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a bowl and add the additional tablespoon of buffalo sauce. Toss thoroughly to coat the chicken evenly.
- Prepare the Bowls: Divide the cooked rice evenly between two serving bowls.
- Add Fresh Vegetables: Top each bowl with sliced celery, chopped tomatoes, shredded carrots, and half of an avocado sliced per bowl.
- Assemble and Serve: Add the buffalo chicken on top of the vegetables. Sprinkle blue cheese crumbles and chopped green onions over the top. Drizzle with Ranch dressing and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute any type of rice, including brown rice or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to your preferred spice level; feel free to add more or skip the extra tablespoon if you prefer milder flavor.
- Extra toppings such as peppers or cucumbers can be added to customize the bowls further.
- If you don’t like blue cheese, try feta or shredded cheddar cheese as a milder alternative.
- These bowls are great for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
