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Buffalo Chicken Bowls

Experience the perfect balance of spicy, savory, and creamy with these Buffalo Chicken Bowls, featuring tender chicken atop a bed of hearty brown rice and fresh veggies.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup hot buffalo sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 1 cup corn kernels fresh or canned
  • 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1 whole avocado sliced
  • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing
  • to taste fresh cilantro for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Rub the seasoning mixture all over the chicken breasts.
  4. Place the seasoned chicken in a baking dish and bake for about 20–25 minutes or until fully cooked through.
  5. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into thin strips.
  6. In a large bowl, combine cooked brown rice, corn kernels, black beans, cherry tomatoes, and diced red onion.
  7. Divide your rice mixture into serving bowls. Top each bowl generously with sliced chicken.
  8. Finish off each bowl with slices of avocado, crumbled blue cheese, and a drizzle of hot buffalo sauce.
  9. Add a drizzle of ranch dressing over everything.
  10. Sprinkle fresh cilantro on top for an extra burst of freshness before serving immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

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