Description
These High-Protein Buffalo Chicken Bowls are a flavorful, low-calorie meal prep option perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or lunch. Featuring tender buffalo-spiced chicken paired with wholesome brown rice or cauliflower rice and steamed vegetables, this dish offers a satisfying balance of protein, fiber, and zingy flavor without excess calories. Optional low-fat ranch or blue cheese dressing adds a creamy finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/3 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Base and Vegetables
- 3 cups cooked brown rice or cauliflower rice
- 2 cups steamed broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
Optional Toppings
- 1/4 cup low-fat ranch or blue cheese dressing
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the skillet: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil to coat the bottom evenly.
- Season the chicken: In a bowl, season the bite-sized chicken pieces evenly with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Cook the chicken: Add the seasoned chicken to the heated skillet and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned on all sides.
- Toss with buffalo sauce: Reduce the heat to low and pour the buffalo wing sauce over the chicken, stirring well to coat all pieces evenly. Allow it to warm through for a minute or two.
- Prepare the bowls: Warm the cooked brown rice or cauliflower rice as preferred and divide it evenly among four bowls or meal prep containers.
- Assemble the bowls: Top each bowl of rice with the buffalo chicken, steamed broccoli florets, and shredded carrots.
- Add optional toppings: Drizzle with low-fat ranch or blue cheese dressing if desired, and garnish with chopped green onions.
- Meal prep and store: Allow bowls to cool slightly before sealing the containers for refrigeration. These bowls keep well for up to four days.
Notes
- Use cauliflower rice instead of brown rice to reduce calories significantly.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo wing sauce to control the level of spiciness.
- These bowls can be refrigerated and stored in airtight containers for up to 4 days, making them ideal for meal prep.
