Description
These Ranch Buffalo Chicken Meal-Prep Bowls are a delightful explosion of flavors, featuring crispy, juicy chicken coated in a tangy buffalo sauce. The creamy ranch dressing adds a cooling contrast, while the fresh vegetables provide a satisfying crunch, making each bite a sensory experience.
Ingredients
- Chicken: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Buffalo Sauce: 1/2 cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot), 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Ranch Dressing: 1/2 cup ranch dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- Vegetables: 2 cups broccoli florets, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved, 1 cup shredded carrots
- Grains: 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
- Garnish: 1/4 cup chopped green onions, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken pieces with buffalo sauce and toss until evenly coated.
- Spread the chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and crispy, stirring halfway.
- While the chicken is baking, steam the broccoli for about 5-7 minutes until tender but still bright green.
- In meal prep containers, layer the cooked brown rice or quinoa, followed by the steamed broccoli, shredded carrots, and cherry tomatoes.
- Once the chicken is done, let it cool slightly before adding it to the containers.
- Drizzle ranch dressing over each bowl and sprinkle with green onions if desired.
- Seal the containers and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Notes
- Make-ahead: These meal-prep bowls can be assembled a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Storage: Keep in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Substitutions: Use tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian option, or swap out the grains for cauliflower rice for a low-carb version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: main-dishes
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meal-prep bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 1200 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
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