Description
These Spicy Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowls are a delightful explosion of flavors and textures. The crispy, juicy chicken is enveloped in a tangy buffalo sauce, while the fluffy rice provides a perfect base, complemented by crunchy vegetables and a cooling drizzle of ranch dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Buffalo Sauce:
- 1/2 cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp honey
- For the Rice Bowl:
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
Instructions
- In a bowl, marinate the chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the marinated chicken pieces in the flour mixture and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through.
- While the chicken is baking, prepare the buffalo sauce by whisking together hot sauce, melted butter, and honey in a small saucepan over low heat until combined.
- Once the chicken is done, toss it in the buffalo sauce until well coated.
- To assemble the bowls, divide the rice among serving bowls, top with buffalo chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, green onions, and a drizzle of ranch dressing.
Notes
- Make-ahead: The chicken can be marinated overnight for deeper flavor.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: Use cauliflower rice for a low-carb option or swap ranch dressing for blue cheese dressing for a classic flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 1200 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 35 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams
Keywords: Spicy Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowls, buffalo chicken, rice bowls, spicy chicken, easy dinner, American cuisine, gluten-free recipe, comfort food, quick meal, chicken recipes, buffalo sauce, healthy dinner, meal prep