Delicious Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowls

Delicious Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowls are packed with flavor and nutrition, featuring crispy buffalo chicken and fresh vegetables over a hearty base of brown rice.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings bowl

Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

Air fryer
Medium bowls

Ingredients

For the Rice

1 cup Brown rice Hearty base with extra fiber

For the Protein

1 pound Buffalo chicken tenders Main protein; air-fried for crunch
1 pound Buffalo tofu Vegetarian substitute for a plant-based option

For the Freshness

4 cups Shredded romaine lettuce Adds a refreshing crunch
1 cup Cherry tomatoes Sweet and juicy
1 cup Diced green onions Provides mild flavor
1 cup Diced celery Adds crunch; can swap with cucumbers
1 cup Shredded carrots Offers sweetness and color

For the Flavor

½ cup Feta cheese Creamy and salty; can substitute blue cheese
½ cup Creamy ranch dressing Essential for that tangy flavor
½ cup Greek yogurt Base for the dressing; makes it creamy

Instructions

Cooking Instructions

Cook the rice according to the package instructions until fluffy and tender, about 20 minutes.
Prepare the buffalo chicken tenders or tofu by air frying until crispy.
In medium bowls, layer the cooked rice as your base.
Top each bowl with shredded romaine lettuce.
Add halved cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, diced green onions, diced celery, and shredded carrots.
Top with crispy buffalo chicken tenders (or tofu) and drizzle with creamy ranch dressing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Keyword buffalo chicken, comfort food, healthy dinner, meal prep, rice bowls

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