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Easy Weeknight Buffalo Chicken Bowl with Homemade Ranch

A close-up of a delicious buffalo chicken bowl featuring orange-sauced chicken over rice, topped with ranch dressing, lettuce, carrots, and cherry tomatoes.
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Make this high-protein Buffalo Chicken Bowl for a quick dinner or simple meal prep. It balances spicy chicken with cool, creamy ranch dressing over a base of rice and fresh vegetables.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (Frank’s RedHot recommended)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • For Homemade Ranch Dressing: 1/2 cup buttermilk, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon dried dill, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: In a medium bowl, toss the chicken pieces with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  2. Cook the chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
  3. Make the buffalo sauce: While the chicken cooks, whisk together the buffalo sauce and melted butter in a small bowl.
  4. Coat the chicken: Pour the buffalo sauce mixture over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Stir until the chicken is fully coated. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes.
  5. Make the ranch dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, mayonnaise, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  6. Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked rice among four bowls. Top the rice with the spicy buffalo chicken.
  7. Add toppings: Arrange lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and shredded carrots around the chicken in each bowl.
  8. Serve: Drizzle generously with the homemade ranch dressing.

Notes

  • For a low carb buffalo chicken bowl option, substitute cauliflower rice for the cooked rice.
  • You can use a slow cooker buffalo chicken recipe for the chicken component; cook on low for 4 hours, then shred and toss with the sauce.
  • Make the ranch dressing ahead of time for faster assembly during meal prep.

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