Description
This Buffalo Chicken Bowls recipe features tender, marinated chicken chunks coated in spicy buffalo sauce, air fried to perfection and served over a bed of rice with fresh celery, tomato, shredded carrots, avocado, blue cheese, green onions, and a drizzle of ranch dressing. It’s a flavorful and colorful dish perfect for a quick and satisfying meal inspired by classic buffalo wing flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Buffalo Chicken
- 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1/3 cup buffalo sauce (like Frank’s RedHot) + 1 tablespoon
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Bowl Toppings
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
- 1 roma tomato, chopped
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- Ranch dressing for drizzling
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken pieces into a mixing bowl and add 1/3 cup buffalo sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Gently toss to coat all the chicken pieces evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Preheat and Cook Chicken: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Place the marinated chicken pieces in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 12 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, ensuring the chicken is cooked through.
- Coat Chicken with Extra Sauce: Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a bowl and toss with the additional tablespoon of buffalo sauce to enhance the spicy flavor.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked rice evenly between two serving bowls. Add the sliced celery, chopped tomatoes, and shredded carrots over the rice.
- Add Avocado and Chicken: Place half of the sliced avocado in each bowl, then top with the buffalo chicken pieces.
- Finish with Cheese and Dressing: Sprinkle blue cheese crumbles and chopped green onions evenly around the bowls. Drizzle ranch dressing over the top for a creamy contrast. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute any type of rice you prefer, such as white, brown, or even cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- If you prefer less spicy buffalo flavor, omit the extra tablespoon of buffalo sauce at the end or adjust to taste.
- Additional toppings like bell peppers or cucumbers can be added to customize the bowl.
- If you don’t enjoy blue cheese, swap it with feta cheese for a milder flavor or shredded cheddar for a different taste.
- Ensure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F for safety.
Nutrition
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 55 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
