Healthy Buffalo Chicken Bowls
Healthy Buffalo Chicken Bowls—loaded with smoky, tender grilled chicken thighs (or your choice of chicken), vibrant veggies, and a zippy, semi sweet buffalo sauce that ties everything together beautifully.
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Rice
- 4 Cups Chicken
- 1 Cucumber
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
- 1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes
- Pickled Red Onions
Buffalo Sauce
- 1/2 Cup Hot Sauce
- 3 Tablespoons Honey
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
Instructions
- Season 8 chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and your favorite spices (paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder work well). Grill over medium-high heat for 6–8 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest for 5 minutes, then chop or shred.
- Cook 2 cups of rice according to package instructions or swap with cauliflower rice or quinoa for a lighter option. Keep warm.
- Mix 1/2 cup hot sauce, 3 tablespoons honey, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small bowl. Adjust sweetness or heat as needed. Toss chicken in the sauce until coated.
- Dice cucumber, red bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes. Drain and set aside pickled red onions.
- Layer rice as the base, then add chicken, cucumber, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and pickled onions. Drizzle with more buffalo sauce and your favorite dressing. Sprinkle with blue or feta cheese if you want & enjoy!