Go Back
+ servings
Buffalo Chicken Protein Bowl

Buffalo Chicken Protein Bowl: Flavor-Packed Meal Prep Bliss

This Buffalo Chicken Protein Bowl is a perfect blend of spicy flavors and healthy ingredients, ideal for meal prep.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Boneless Chicken Breasts substitute with chicken thighs for juicier option
  • 1/2 cup Buffalo Sauce store-bought or homemade
For the Base
  • 1 cup Quinoa or Brown Rice use cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Cottage Cheese or Greek Yogurt use low-fat for lighter option
  • 1 packet Ranch Seasoning or swap with blue cheese dressing
For the Vegetables
  • 1 stalk Celery chopped, can substitute with bell peppers
  • 1 piece Carrot shredded, can substitute with shredded beet
  • 1 piece Cucumber sliced, can substitute with zucchini slices
Seasoning
  • To taste Salt and Pepper

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • pot
  • mixing bowl
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Season the chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat a skillet and add oil. Cook the chicken for about 20 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  2. Shred the cooked chicken using two forks into bite-sized chunks and combine with buffalo sauce in a mixing bowl.
  3. Prepare quinoa or brown rice according to package instructions, typically boiling water, adding grains, and simmering for about 15 to 20 minutes. Fluff the grains once cooked.
  4. Wash and chop the celery, shred the carrot, and slice the cucumber.
  5. Mix cottage cheese or Greek yogurt with ranch seasoning until blended.
  6. Assemble bowls starting with quinoa or rice at the bottom, layering shredded buffalo chicken, followed by chopped celery, shredded carrot, and cucumber.
  7. Drizzle ranch sauce over each bowl and garnish with chopped green onions or cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 40gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store components separately to maintain freshness. Adjust buffalo sauce heat level to preference.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!