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Healthy Buffalo Chicken Bowls

A wholesome take on classic Buffalo chicken flavors with tender ground chicken, zesty sauce, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb ground chicken You can substitute with chicken breast or a vegetarian option.
  • 1 TBSP avocado or olive oil Used for cooking the chicken.
  • 1/2 cup Frank's Red Hot Plus extra for drizzle.
  • 1 TBSP Ranch seasoning Store-bought or homemade.
  • Salt & pepper to taste Salt & pepper Adjust according to your preference.
For the Rice and Vegetables
  • 1 cup uncooked rice Or use two packets of microwavable 90-second rice.
  • 1 cup diced celery Fresh and crunchy.
  • 1 cup shredded carrots For added sweetness and texture.
  • 1 cup halved grape tomatoes Juicy addition.
  • 1 cup diced cucumbers Cooling effect.
  • Crumbled blue cheese Optional topping.
For the Seasoning
  • 1 tsp dried parsley For garnish.
  • 1/2 tsp dried dill weed Adds flavor complexity.
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder Enhances taste.
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt For flavor.
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder Adds depth.
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tsp dried chives For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation of Rice
  1. Cook the rice as directed on the package. For convenience, use microwavable rice packets.
Preparation of Vegetables
  1. Wash, chop, and prep all the vegetables including celery, carrots, grape tomatoes, and cucumbers. Set aside in a bowl.
Cooking the Chicken
  1. In a large skillet, heat the avocado or olive oil over medium-low heat.
  2. Add the ground chicken and break it into small pieces as it cooks until browned.
  3. When the chicken is halfway cooked, sprinkle in the Ranch seasoning and stir well.
  4. Once fully cooked, pour in the Buffalo sauce and stir to coat the chicken evenly.
Assembling the Bowls
  1. Start with a base of rice. Top it generously with the Buffalo chicken mixture.
  2. Layer on the prepared veggies and add any extra toppings like more Buffalo sauce or blue cheese.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the ground chicken in Buffalo sauce for a few hours before cooking. You can customize the veggies based on preference. For added crunch, include crushed tortilla chips or crispy onions before serving.