Buffalo Chicken Bowls Ranch (Printable Format)
Spicy buffalo chicken meets cool creamy ranch with crisp vegetables over 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 (Frank's RedHot or similar)
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
→ 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
# How-To Steps:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken pieces and cook for 6-8 minutes until golden and cooked through.
02 - Whisk together hot sauce, melted butter, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Pour over cooked chicken and toss to coat. Cook 2 additional minutes.
03 - Combine ranch dressing with Greek yogurt or sour cream in a separate bowl. Whisk until smooth and fully incorporated.
04 - Divide rice among four serving bowls. Arrange buffalo chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, red onion, cheddar, green onions, and blue cheese (if using) on top.
05 - Drizzle creamy ranch sauce over each bowl. Serve immediately while chicken is warm.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The hot sauce to butter ratio hits that perfect sweet spot between spicy and rich without overwhelming your palate
- Everything comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like it took way more effort than it actually did
02 -
- Do not skip the butter in the buffalo sauce because that is literally what makes it coat the chicken instead of sliding right off
- Let the chicken get a proper sear before adding the sauce or you will end up with boiled instead of sauteed meat
03 -
- Prep all your vegetables while the chicken cooks so everything comes together quickly
- Double the buffalo sauce if you love things extra spicy because it keeps perfectly in the fridge