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Buffalo Chicken Protein Bowl

Buffalo Chicken Protein Bowl with shredded buffalo chicken, quinoa, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and ranch dressing
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A healthy, high-protein meal that combines spicy buffalo chicken with fresh vegetables and grains. Perfect for meal prep and easy to customize with your favorite toppings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice
  • 2 cups mixed greens
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 avocado, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons blue cheese crumbles (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons ranch dressing (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together buffalo sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Add chicken breasts to the bowl and toss until fully coated. Let sit for 5 minutes. Use this time to chop your vegetables.
  4. Place chicken on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  5. Remove chicken from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Shred or chop into bite-sized pieces.
  6. Divide cooked quinoa or brown rice evenly among four bowls.
  7. Top each bowl with mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and avocado.
  8. Place buffalo chicken on top of the vegetables.
  9. Finish with blue cheese crumbles and a drizzle of ranch dressing if desired. Serve immediately or store components separately for meal prep.

Notes

  • Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a juicier result. Cook to the same internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  • For dairy-free, skip blue cheese and use a dairy-free ranch or a drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice.
  • Store components separately in airtight containers for up to 4 days. Freeze cooked chicken for up to 3 months.
  • Add a splash of buffalo sauce before reheating chicken to restore moisture.

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