Buffalo Chicken Bowls (Print-Friendly Version)

Spicy buffalo chicken served over grains with fresh vegetables and avocado for a balanced, flavorful meal ready in 40 minutes.

# Ingredients:

→ Buffalo Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
04 - ½ teaspoon onion powder
05 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
06 - Salt and pepper to taste
07 - ½ cup Buffalo sauce (Halal-certified or homemade)
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (optional)

→ Bowl Base

09 - 2 cups cooked brown rice, white rice, or quinoa
10 - 1 cup corn kernels (frozen or fresh)
11 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
12 - 1 cup shredded lettuce or mixed greens
13 - 1 avocado, sliced
14 - ¼ cup sliced red onions (optional)
15 - 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

→ Optional Toppings

16 - ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
17 - ¼ cup ranch or blue cheese dressing (optional, Halal-certified)
18 - A drizzle of extra buffalo sauce
19 - A squeeze of lime juice

# Steps:

01 - Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika (if using), salt, and pepper. Rub the seasonings into the chicken on both sides. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add a little olive oil, and cook the chicken breasts for 6-8 minutes per side or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Remove from skillet and let rest. Melt butter (if using) in the skillet, add buffalo sauce, and stir to combine. Slice the chicken and coat in the sauce.
02 - Cook the rice or quinoa according to package instructions. Slice the avocado, halve the cherry tomatoes, chop the cilantro, and slice the red onions if using.
03 - Add a layer of cooked rice or quinoa to each bowl. Add shredded lettuce or mixed greens, followed by corn, tomatoes, and avocado slices. Top with buffalo chicken and drizzle any extra sauce from the skillet. Optionally, add crumbled feta, ranch or blue cheese dressing, and lime juice for garnish.

# Notes & Tips:

01 - Chicken breasts provide a lean protein source perfect for pairing with bold buffalo sauce.
02 - Rice or quinoa serves as a fiber-rich base to balance the dish.
03 - Fresh veggies like tomatoes, lettuce, and avocado offer contrast to the spicy chicken.

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