Buffalo Chicken Bowls Ranch (Printable version)
Spicy chicken meets cool ranch in these hearty bowls with fresh veggies and rice.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Buffalo Sauce
05 - 1/3 cup hot sauce
06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
07 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
→ Ranch Sauce
08 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing
09 - 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt or sour cream
→ Bowl Base
10 - 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
→ Toppings
11 - 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
12 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
13 - 1/2 cup shredded carrots
14 - 1/4 cup diced red onion
15 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
16 - 1/4 cup sliced green onions
17 - 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
# Directions:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken pieces and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
02 - Whisk together hot sauce, melted butter, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Pour over the cooked chicken and toss to coat evenly. Continue cooking for 2 minutes.
03 - Combine ranch dressing with Greek yogurt or sour cream in a separate bowl. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
04 - Distribute cooked rice evenly among four serving bowls. Arrange buffalo chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, red onion, cheddar cheese, green onions, and blue cheese on top.
05 - Drizzle creamy ranch sauce over each bowl. Serve immediately while chicken is still warm.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- The hot cool creamy contrast hits every craving at once
- Everything cooks in one skillet while the rice does its thing
- Customizable toppings mean everyone builds their perfect bowl
02 -
- Do not overcrowd your pan or the chicken will steam instead of sear
- Let the buffalo sauce bubble for exactly 2 minutes to thicken properly
- Room temperature ingredients help the sauce emulsify better
03 -
- Pat your chicken completely dry before seasoning for the best sear
- Let the buffalo chicken rest in the sauce off heat for ultimate absorption