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Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowl

Zesty Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowl for Quick Dinner Bliss

A quick and customizable Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowl packed with protein and vibrant veggies for dinner bliss.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound chicken breast sliced into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce for marinating chicken
For the Base
  • 1 cup rice white, brown, or cauliflower
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup broccoli chopped
  • 1 cup bell peppers sliced, any variety
  • 1/4 cup green onions sliced
For the Toppings
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese or ranch dressing for drizzling
  • 2 sticks celery for crunch
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley or cilantro for garnish

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Pot
  • Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Slice chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and toss with buffalo sauce. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a splash of olive oil. Cook marinated chicken for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Bring a pot of water to boil and add rice. Cook according to package instructions, about 15-20 minutes.
  4. In a separate pan, sauté chopped broccoli and bell peppers with a drizzle of oil for 5-7 minutes until tender.
  5. Assemble the rice bowl by layering rice, chicken, and roasted vegetables in a bowl.
  6. Drizzle with blue cheese or ranch dressing and sprinkle with green onions, parsley, and serve with celery sticks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to swap ingredients based on your preferences and enjoy the customization potential.

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