Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2.5 cups white rice (cooked)
- 1 lb chicken breast (raw and cut into cubes)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (divided)
Vegetables & Toppings
- 1 cup carrots (diced)
- 1 cup celery (diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 1/3 cup green onion (chopped)
- Optional: ranch dressing, feta cheese, lettuce
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine 1/4 cup buffalo sauce, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well and add the raw chicken cubes. Ensure the chicken is well coated and marinate in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the Vegetables: While the chicken marinates, dice the carrots and celery into small pieces, halve the cherry tomatoes, and chop the green onions finely. Set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the marinated chicken cubes to the pan and cook until fully cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Once cooked, stir in the remaining 1/4 cup of buffalo sauce and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to combine flavors. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the Bowls: Evenly divide the cooked white rice among four bowls, placing it at the bottom of each bowl.
- Add the Buffalo Chicken and Vegetables: Top each bowl of rice with the cooked buffalo chicken, diced carrots, celery, cherry tomatoes, and a sprinkle of chopped green onion.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle each bowl with blue cheese crumbles and add optional toppings such as ranch dressing, additional buffalo sauce, feta cheese, or fresh lettuce as desired. Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful buffalo chicken rice bowls!
Notes
- Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F for food safety.
- You can substitute brown rice or cauliflower rice to make it healthier or gluten-free.
- For extra heat, add more buffalo sauce or a dash of hot sauce to your preference.
- Blue cheese can be replaced with feta or omitted for a milder flavor.
- Make sure to dice vegetables into small, bite-sized pieces for easy eating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
