Crispy Buffalo Chicken Bowls
Crispy Buffalo Chicken Bowls that come together in under 40 minutes, have 35 grams of protein, and are SO full of flavor! I've been making these for dinner multiple times a week lately and they always turn out so good. The crispy chicken is coated in a sweet, savory, and perfectly spicy buffalo sauce, then served over rice and crunchy veggies. And as a busy mom, I love that these healthy bowls can be made in one pan! If you've been looking for an easy healthy dinner idea, this buffalo chicken recipe is truly the best.
Ingredients
- ¼ cuptapioca starch
- 1 teaspoongarlic powder
- ¼ teaspoonchili powder
- ¼ teaspooncumin
- ½ teaspoonsmoked paprika
- ½ teaspoonsalt
- ½ teaspoonpepper
- 2 mediumboneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed (about 3 cups or 1 1/2 pounds)
- 2 tablespoonsavocado oil
- ¼ cuphot sauce
- ¼ cuphoney
- 1 tablespoonfreshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 teaspoonsminced garlic
- ½ teaspoonchili powder
- ½ teaspoononion powder
- ½ teaspoonsalt
- ½ teaspoonpepper
- 2 cupscooked jasmine rice
- 2 cupschopped celery
- 2 cupssliced carrots
- 1 mediumavocado (sliced (optional))
- 1 mediumgreen onion stalk (chopped, for garnish)
- healthy ranch dressing or crumbled blue cheese (optional)
Directions
- 1
In a medium bowl, mix the tapioca starch, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Add in the cubed chicken and toss until well coated.
- 3
In a large non-stick skillet, add the avocado oil, heat over medium-high heat, and add in the chicken.
- 4
Let pan fry for 5-8 minutes before flipping and cooking for another 5-8 minutes (or until the outsides are golden brown and the chicken is fully cooked). Once cooked stir a bit to break up the pieces.
- 5
While the chicken cooks – In a large bowl whisk the sauce ingredients, and set aside about 1/4 cup of the sauce.
- 6
Transfer the cooked chicken to a paper towel to allow any excess oil to drip off.
- 7
Once the oil has dripped off the chicken add it to the large sauce bowl and toss/mix until fully coated.
- 8
Assemble the bowls – evenly divide the rice, veggies, and chicken, then top with chopped green onions. Drizzle each bowl with the extra sauce and a drizzle of healthy ranch dressing (optional)!