Buffalo Chicken Protein Bowl
A satisfying meal with tender chicken, zesty buffalo sauce, and fresh toppings over rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High-Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup Hot sauce (Frank’s RedHot)
- 1/4 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 cups Cooked rice
- 1 cup Shredded lettuce or mixed greens
- 1/2 cup Dairy-free ranch dressing or standard ranch
- 1/4 cup Shredded cheddar or dairy-free cheese
- 1/2 cup Sliced cucumber or red bell peppers
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then toss with olive oil.
- Arrange chicken on the baking sheet and roast for 8-10 minutes until golden.
- While the chicken cooks, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add hot sauce to the skillet and simmer gently for 2 minutes to thicken.
- Toss the roasted chicken in the buffalo sauce until fully coated.
- Assemble bowls with a rice base, hot chicken, lettuce, cucumbers, cheese, and drizzle with ranch dressing.
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg