Healthy Buffalo Chicken Bowls with Ranch Dressing
Published Sep 22, 2023 Updated Feb 09, 2024
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If you’re looking for an easy, flavorful, and satisfying meal, these Buffalo Chicken Bowls are it! Topped with high protein dressing, avocado, tons of veggies, and cooked rice, you will not believe how delicious and easy these bowls are. Ready from start to finish in just 25 minutes!
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What Makes This Recipe Great
These savory and satisfying Buffalo Chicken Bowls are a delicious and filling lunch or dinner option that is protein-packed, full of flavor, and super easy to throw together. Tender buffalo chicken meets rice, veggies, healthy fats, and high-protein ranch dressing. Finger licking good!
You can customize with your favorite vegetables, cheese, beans, etc., and meal prep in individual storage containers for quick and easy options on the go. This recipe is ready in under 25 minutes from start to finish and makes the perfect meal for busy weekdays or weeknights.
A gluten-free dish that is also super easy to make dairy-free and low-carb. The best!
Ingredient Notes
Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowls
- Chicken breast: I used boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1-inch cubes. You can also use boneless skinless chicken thighs, leftover shredded rotisserie chicken, and more!
- Avocado oil
- Salt
- Garlic Powder
- Cracked pepper: Or ground black pepper if preferred.
- Buffalo sauce: I like Frank’s Buffalo Wings hot sauce, but feel free to use your favorite. Add more or less depending on spice and flavor preference. Primal Kitchen buffalo sauce is a great option if you’re looking for a keto, gluten-free, Whole30, vegan, and paleo version.
- Cooked rice: Choose your favorite rice- white rice, brown rice, or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Toppings: Mixed greens, shredded carrots, chopped pickles, sliced avocado, and diced green onions.
Ranch Dressing
- Greek yogurt
- Ranch seasoning: I have an amazing DIY ranch seasoning mix that’s super easy and so delicious! You can also use a store-bought packet.
- Coconut milk: Use more or less depending on your desired consistency. Use only a bit at a time, though, so you avoid making it too thin.
- Lemon juice
- Apple cider vinegar
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add avocado or olive oil.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the hot pan. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on one side, then flip the chicken breasts and cook for an additional 6-7 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the juices run clear.
- Cut the cooked chicken into cubes and add to a large bowl. Top with the buffalo wing sauce and mix until combined.
- To make the ranch, add all the ingredients to a bowl and mix together until combined.
- Assemble your buffalo chicken bowl by adding 2 cups of the mixed greens to a bowl and top with the chicken, rice, carrots, green onion, avocado, and pickles. Drizzle with ranch, and enjoy!
Mac’s Pro Tips
Expert Tips
- Additional Toppings: These buffalo chicken bowls are super easy to customize to your flavor preferences. You can make the recipe as is or assemble your bowls with additional ingredients like beans or veggies. Some other delicious mix-ins include black beans, cherry tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles, feta cheese, romaine lettuce, chickpeas, and more!
- Dairy-Free: If you’re dairy-free, swap the Greek yogurt in the ranch for your favorite dairy-free yogurt alternative, and be mindful of any additional ingredients you choose.
- Nutrition: The nutrition fact below are calculated using regular rice. To make this lower carb, use cauliflower rice or omit the rice altogether.
Serving Tips
- Serve warm or chilled topped with my homemade high protein ranch dressing and any additional mixins or toppings that you love! Drizzle additional buffalo sauce if desired.
Storage Tips
- These buffalo chicken bowls are perfect for meal prep. Build your bowls in individual airtight containers and store them in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- When you’re ready to enjoy, serve warm or cold, top with the ranch dressing, and enjoy!
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Healthy Buffalo Chicken Bowls with High Protein Ranch Dressing
If you’re looking for an easy, flavorful, and satisfying meal, these Buffalo Chicken Bowls are it! Topped with high protein dressing, avocado, tons of veggies, and cooked rice, you will not believe how delicious and easy these bowls are. Ready from start to finish in just 25 minutes!
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1-2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cracked pepper
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce I use Franks
For The Bowl
- 2 cups cooked rice white, brown, or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option
- 8 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup pickles
- 2 avocados cubes
- 1/2 cup green onions sliced
High Protein Ranch
- 1 cup Greek Yogurt
- 2 tbsps of ranch seasoning
- 1-2 tbsp coconut milk more or less for desired consistency
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp apple cider or white wine vinegar
Instructions
Prepare The Chicken
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add avocado or olive oil. Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the hot pan. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on one side, then flip the chicken breasts and cook for an additional 6-7 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the juices run clear. Cut the cooked chicken into cubes and add to a large bowl. Top with buffalo sauce and mix until combined.
Make The Ranch
- Add all the ingredients to a bowl and mix together until combined
Assemble the Bowl
- Add 2 cups of the mixed greens to a bowl and top with the chicken, rice, carrots, green onion, avocado, and pickles. Top with ranch and enjoy!
Notes
Expert Tips
- Additional Toppings: These buffalo chicken bowls are super easy to customize to your flavor preferences. You can make the recipe as is or assemble your bowls with additional ingredients like beans or veggies. Some other delicious mix-ins include black beans, cherry tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles, feta cheese, romaine lettuce, chickpeas, and more!
- Dairy-Free: If you’re dairy-free, swap the Greek yogurt in the ranch for your favorite dairy-free yogurt alternative, and be mindful of any additional ingredients you choose.
Serving Tips
- Serve warm or chilled topped with my homemade high protein ranch dressing and any additional mixins or toppings that you love! Drizzle additional buffalo sauce if desired.
Storage Tips
- These buffalo chicken bowls are perfect for meal prep. Build your bowls in individual airtight containers and store them in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- When you’re ready to enjoy, serve warm or cold, top with the ranch dressing, and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 456kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 2490mg | Potassium: 1135mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 6613IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 2mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Looks delicious! Do you know how many bowls this makes? Thank you!
This makes 4 bowls!
The best healthy weeknight meal!