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Ultimate 30-Minute Buffalo Chicken Meal Prep Bowls with Homemade Ranch Drizzle

A close-up of a vibrant buffalo chicken bowl featuring saucy chicken pieces over white rice, drizzled with ranch, and topped with fresh vegetables.
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Make satisfying Buffalo Chicken Bowls in 30 minutes. This recipe focuses on speed and is perfect for high-protein weeknight dinners or healthy lunch meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup prepared buffalo sauce (use your favorite brand)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (optional, for richer sauce)
  • 2 cups cooked white or brown rice (or cauliflower rice for low carb)
  • 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup chopped celery
  • For Ranch Drizzle: 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons buttermilk, 1 teaspoon dried dill, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the grain base: Prepare 2 cups of rice according to package directions. If using cauliflower rice, sauté it in a pan until tender. Set aside.
  2. Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces, salt, and pepper. Cook for 6-8 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned.
  3. Make the buffalo sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the buffalo sauce and melted butter, if using.
  4. Coat the chicken: Pour the buffalo sauce mixture over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Stir well to coat all pieces evenly. Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 2 minutes.
  5. Prepare the ranch drizzle: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, buttermilk, dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. Add a splash more buttermilk if you prefer a thinner consistency.
  6. Assemble the Buffalo Chicken Bowls: Divide the cooked rice among four meal prep containers or bowls. Top the rice evenly with the sauced buffalo chicken.
  7. Add toppings: Arrange the shredded lettuce, cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, and celery around the chicken in each bowl.
  8. Finish and store: Drizzle the homemade ranch dressing over the bowls just before serving, or store the dressing separately for meal prepping.

Notes

  • For a low-carb option, substitute the rice base with 2 cups of steamed or sautéed cauliflower rice.
  • If you are making these for meal prep, store the ranch dressing in small, separate containers to prevent the vegetables from getting soggy.
  • For a spicier kick, add a dash of cayenne pepper to the buffalo sauce mixture.
  • This recipe yields high protein chicken dinner portions suitable for lunch or dinner.

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