Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 3 cups cooked white rice or cauliflower rice
- 1/2 cup Frank's RedHot Buffalo Wing Sauce
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 oz mixed greens (or lettuce)
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup blue cheese or ranch dressing
Instructions
- Step 1: Cook the chicken. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook them using your preferred method (grilling, baking, or instant pot) until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks or a hand mixer and set aside.
- Step 2: Prepare the buffalo sauce mixture. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the 1/4 cup of unsalted butter. Once melted, stir in the 1/2 cup of buffalo wing sauce and continue stirring for about 2 minutes until the sauce is fully emulsified and heated through.
- Step 3: Coat the chicken. Transfer the shredded chicken to a medium bowl and pour the prepared buffalo sauce mixture over the chicken. Toss thoroughly until every piece of chicken is evenly coated. Keep warm.
- Step 4: Assemble the bowl base. Divide the 3 cups of cooked rice (or cauliflower rice) evenly among four serving bowls. Add a handful of mixed greens or lettuce to each bowl, placing them next to the rice base.
- Step 5: Finish and serve. Scoop the saucy buffalo chicken onto the base in each bowl. Top with the chopped celery for crunch. Drizzle each bowl generously with the blue cheese or ranch dressing before serving immediately.
Notes
- Keep the saucy buffalo chicken separate from the crisp greens and celery; stored individually in airtight containers, all components will remain fresh for 3–4 days in the refrigerator.
- When reheating the buffalo chicken and rice mixture, sprinkle a spoonful of water or reserved sauce over the top before microwaving to ensure the chicken stays moist and the sauce doesn't separate.
- For an elevated flavor profile and extra freshness, try adding sliced red onion, diced avocado, or a sprinkle of crumbled cotija cheese before the final dressing drizzle.
- Ensure the butter is fully melted before stirring in the hot sauce vigorously for the full two minutes, as this crucial emulsification step prevents the sauce from breaking or looking oily once tossed with the warm chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American