Easy Buffalo Chicken Bowls
A saucy and satisfying meal that packs all the bold flavors of your favorite wings into a healthy bowl.
recipesbynani.comIf you love buffalo wings but want something a bit more substantial for dinner, these bowls are exactly what you need. They are easy to put together and perfect for when you are craving something zesty and filling without all the mess of traditional wings.
My favorite thing about this recipe is the contrast between the spicy chicken and the cooling toppings. If you like extra heat, feel free to drizzle a little more hot sauce over the top before you dig in.
🧺 Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup pickled red onions
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 2 tablespoons ranch or blue cheese dressing
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
👩🍳Instructions
- 1
Place the shredded chicken in a medium bowl and toss it with the buffalo sauce until every piece is well coated.
- 2
Divide the cooked rice between two serving bowls to create your base.
- 3
Top the rice with the shredded lettuce and buffalo chicken.
- 4
Add the halved cherry tomatoes and pickled red onions around the edges of the bowls.
- 5
Sprinkle the blue cheese crumbles over the top.
- 6
Drizzle each bowl with your choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing and garnish with the sliced green onions.
💡 Tips
Store the chicken and rice in separate containers in the fridge for up to three days to keep everything fresh. If you want a bit more crunch, add some diced celery or chopped cucumber just before you serve.
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