Buffalo Chicken Bowls | Perfect for Meal Prep 🍗🌶️
Buffalo Chicken Bowls are a flavorful and satisfying meal prep option that combines tender, spicy buffalo chicken with nutritious ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights, these bowls are easy to assemble and can be customized with your favorite toppings, making them a delicious choice for any meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup Frank's RedHot sauce for authentic buffalo flavor
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups brown rice cooked according to package instructions
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese for topping
- 1 cup green onions sliced for garnish
- 1 cup celery sticks chopped, for crunch
- 1 cup ranch dressing for drizzling and flavor
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and add the chicken pieces. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is no longer pink in the center.
- Once cooked, add the Frank's RedHot sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir well to coat the chicken evenly and cook for another 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the brown rice according to package instructions. Once done, fluff with a fork and set aside.
- To assemble the bowls, divide the cooked rice among 4 meal prep containers, then top each with an equal portion of the buffalo chicken mixture.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over each bowl and add chopped celery sticks and sliced green onions as toppings.
- Finally, drizzle ranch dressing over the top of each bowl before sealing the containers. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Notes
Tip 1: For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the hot sauce for 30 minutes before cooking.
Tip 2: These bowls can be frozen; just add the dressing after reheating.
Variation: Swap out brown rice for quinoa or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
Tip 2: These bowls can be frozen; just add the dressing after reheating.
Variation: Swap out brown rice for quinoa or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.