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Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowls

Satisfying Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowls for Easy Weeknight Dinners

These Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowls offer a perfect blend of spiced chicken, fresh veggies, and creamy ranch dressing, making an easy weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 2 cups Short or Long-Grain Rice Choose your favorite variety
For the Buffalo Chicken
  • 1 pound Buffalo Chicken Tenders Can use homemade or store-bought
  • 1/2 cup Buffalo Sauce Ensure gluten-free if needed
For the Veggies
  • 4 cups Romaine Lettuce Can substitute with spinach or kale
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 1/2 cup Green Onions Diced
  • 1 cup Celery Chopped, optional
  • 1 cup Carrots Shredded
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese Can use dairy-free cheese
  • 1 cup Creamy Ranch Dressing Look for dairy-free options

Equipment

  • Pot
  • air fryer
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Cook rice according to package instructions, about 15-20 minutes. Rinse under cold water, combine with water, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer on low. Fluff with a fork.
  2. Prep buffalo chicken: dip raw tenders in buffalo sauce and air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes or bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20 minutes, flipping halfway.
  3. Chop vegetables: slice romaine, halve cherry tomatoes, dice green onions, chop celery, and shred carrots. Prepare for assembly.
  4. Assemble bowls beginning with a layer of rice. Top with romaine, tomatoes, green onions, celery, and carrots.
  5. Add crispy buffalo chicken on top of the layered vegetables.
  6. Drizzle with ranch dressing over each bowl to complete.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 1000mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize ingredients to cater to dietary preferences. Excellent for meal prepping.

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