Buffalo Chicken Bowls Ranch (Printable)
Spicy buffalo chicken meets cool ranch dressing in this hearty bowl with crisp vegetables and fluffy rice.
# 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 or cauliflower rice for low carb option
→ 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 optional
# How To Make It:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken pieces and sauté for 6 to 8 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
02 - Whisk together hot sauce melted butter and garlic powder in a small bowl. Pour sauce over the cooked chicken and toss to coat evenly. Cook for 2 additional minutes then remove from heat.
03 - Combine ranch dressing with Greek yogurt or sour cream in a separate bowl. Whisk until completely smooth and creamy.
04 - Distribute cooked rice evenly among four serving bowls. Arrange buffalo chicken lettuce tomatoes carrots onion cheddar cheese green onions and blue cheese on top of each bowl.
05 - Drizzle creamy ranch sauce over each bowl and serve immediately while chicken is still warm.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The hot and cold contrast hits different when that creamy ranch hits the spicy chicken
- Everything comes together in under 40 minutes even on your most exhausted weeknights
02 -
- Let the buffalo sauce reduce slightly in the pan so it really clings to the chicken instead of pooling at the bottom of your bowl
- The ranch sauce tastes better if you make it ahead and let it sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes
03 -
- Pat your chicken pieces dry before seasoning them, this helps them develop better color in the pan
- Warm your bowls in the oven for a few minutes before serving, keeps everything hotter longer