Buffalo Chicken Ranch Bowls (Printable)
Spicy chicken meets cool ranch dressing in this hearty bowl with fresh vegetables and fluffy rice.
# What You 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
→ 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
# Steps:
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. Continue cooking for 2 minutes then remove from heat.
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 if desired on top of each bowl.
05 - Drizzle creamy ranch sauce over each bowl. Serve immediately while chicken is still warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The hot sauce and butter combination creates that restaurant quality sticky glaze that coats every bite of chicken perfectly
- You get all the indulgence of wings without the mess or the guilt especially when you load up on fresh vegetables
02 -
- Let the chicken develop a proper sear before tossing it in the sauce or the glaze will slide right off instead of clinging to the meat
- Assembly matters for the best eating experience so keep the hot chicken separate from the crisp lettuce until you are ready to dig in
03 -
- A splash of apple cider vinegar in the buffalo sauce balances the heat with a subtle sweetness that most people cannot identify but definitely notice
- Let the chicken rest in the buffalo sauce off the heat for at least 5 minutes so every piece absorbs maximum flavor