Buffalo Chicken Bowl
A flavorful and protein-packed bowl featuring spicy buffalo chicken baked to perfection, served over rice with black beans, corn, and fresh toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 40 min
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup buffalo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 green onions, sliced
1 avocado, sliced
1/4 cup creamy dressing or yogurt-based alternative
Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss with oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Spread chicken on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Warm buffalo sauce in a small pan. Toss baked chicken in the sauce until coated.
- Assemble bowls: Start with rice, top with buffalo chicken, corn, black beans, cheese, and green onions.
- Add avocado slices, drizzle with creamy dressing, and garnish with cilantro. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For meal prep, store components separately and assemble fresh. Control spice by adjusting the buffalo sauce ratio. For a crispier chicken, broil for the last 1-2 minutes of baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 42g
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