Description
This Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowl combines tender, spiced chicken breasts with fresh spring mix, crunchy broccoli slaw, fluffy cooked rice, tangy buffalo sauce, and creamy blue cheese crumbles for a flavorful and satisfying meal that's perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 thinly sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts (about ½ lb)
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Bowl Assembly
- 6 cups spring mix
- ⅔ cup broccoli slaw mix or coleslaw mix
- 1 cup cooked white rice, brown rice, or cauliflower rice
- 4 tablespoons blue cheese crumbles
- 4 tablespoons buffalo sauce (e.g., Primal Kitchen’s Buffalo Sauce)
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Place the chicken breasts into a bowl. Add ½ tablespoon olive oil, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Massage all the chicken pieces with your hands to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet on medium heat and add the remaining ½ tablespoon olive oil. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Rest and slice the chicken: Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside to rest for a few minutes. Then slice the chicken breasts into thin strips.
- Assemble the bowls: Take two bowls and divide the ingredients evenly between them. Start by placing the spring mix at the bottom, followed by the broccoli slaw mix. Add the sliced chicken on top, then the cooked rice, blue cheese crumbles, buffalo sauce, and finally, sprinkle the thinly sliced scallions over the top.
- Optional garnish: For extra creaminess and flavor, add a drizzle of ranch dressing if desired.
- Serve and enjoy: Your Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowl is ready to be served. Enjoy immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- This recipe is great for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- You can substitute cauliflower rice for a low-carb option or use brown rice for added fiber.
- If you prefer less spice, adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to your liking.
- Blue cheese crumbles can be swapped out for shredded cheddar or omitted for a dairy-free version.
- Leftover cooked chicken can be quickly reheated in a skillet or microwave before assembling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375 kcal
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 1283 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.01 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 83 mg
