Healthy Buffalo Chicken Bowls
Healthy Buffalo Chicken Bowls are a quick, protein-packed meal.Made with spicy buffalo chicken, rice, and fresh vegetables.Perfect for meal prep or easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tbsp avocado or olive oil
- 1 cup uncooked rice or 2 microwave rice packets
- 1 tbsp ranch seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce Frank’s Red Hot recommended
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
- 1 cup diced cucumbers
- Crumbled blue cheese optional
Homemade Ranch Seasoning (Optional):
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp dried dill weed
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried chives
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions and set aside.
- Wash and prepare all vegetables, then set aside.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground chicken and cook, breaking it apart.
- When halfway cooked, add ranch seasoning or salt and pepper.
- Once fully cooked, stir in buffalo sauce and coat evenly. Remove from heat.
- Assemble your Healthy Buffalo Chicken Bowls by adding rice, buffalo chicken, and fresh veggies. Top with blue cheese and extra sauce if desired.
Notes
You can add avocado slices or drizzle with yogurt-based ranch for extra creaminess. This recipe is highly customizable with your favorite grains or greens.