Buffalo Chicken Bowls Ranch (Printable View)
Spicy buffalo chicken meets cool creamy ranch over fluffy rice with crisp veggies.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp salt
04 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Buffalo Sauce
05 - 1/3 cup hot sauce (such as Franks RedHot)
06 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
07 - 1 tsp garlic powder
→ Ranch Sauce
08 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing
09 - 2 tbsp 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
# Cooking Steps:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken pieces and sauté for 6-8 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
02 - Whisk together hot sauce, melted butter, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Pour over cooked chicken and toss to coat evenly. Cook for 2 additional 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 warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything you crave about buffalo wings happens in one bowl with way less cleanup
- The hot-cold-crunchy-creamy contrast keeps every bite interesting
- You can prep the components ahead and assemble in minutes
02 -
- The sauce clings better to warm chicken, so assemble bowls right after cooking
- Let the buffalo sauce reduce slightly in the pan for a thicker, more intense coating
- Room temperature rice works better than cold rice for these bowls
03 -
- Pat the chicken dry before cutting it for better browning
- Warm your ranch ingredients slightly to prevent the sauce from seizing when mixed