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Buffalo Chicken Bowls Recipe

Buffalo Chicken Bowls Recipe
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Spice up your mealtime with these delicious Buffalo Chicken Bowls. Tender, seasoned chicken smothered in buffalo sauce atop a bed of rice or quinoa, with a colorful assortment of fresh veggies and optional toppings.

Ingredients

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For the Buffalo Chicken:

  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup Buffalo sauce
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (optional, for extra creaminess)

For the Bowl Base:

  • 2 cups cooked brown rice, white rice, or quinoa
  • 1 cup corn kernels (frozen or fresh)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce or mixed greens
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • ¼ cup sliced red onions (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Optional Toppings:

  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
  • ¼ cup ranch or blue cheese dressing (optional)
  • Extra buffalo sauce for drizzling
  • A squeeze of lime juice

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook the chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked. Let it rest and slice.
  2. Coat in Buffalo Sauce: Melt butter in the skillet, add buffalo sauce, and coat the sliced chicken in the mixture.
  3. Prepare the Bowl Base: Cook rice or quinoa as per instructions. Slice avocado, halve tomatoes, and chop cilantro.
  4. Assemble the Bowls: Layer rice or quinoa in bowls, add lettuce, corn, tomatoes, avocado, and onions. Top with buffalo chicken, sauce, feta, dressing, and lime juice.

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Keywords: Buffalo Chicken Bowls, Buffalo Chicken, Rice Bowl, Quinoa Bowl, Easy Dinner

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