Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a small amount of olive oil.
- Add chicken to the hot skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes on the first side without moving. Flip and cook another 6-8 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and add butter to the same skillet, scraping up browned bits. Once melted, add buffalo sauce and stir to combine.
- Slice the rested chicken into strips or bite-sized pieces. Add chicken to the buffalo sauce mixture and toss until well coated.
- While chicken cooks, prepare rice or quinoa according to package instructions. Slice avocado, halve cherry tomatoes, and prepare other vegetables.
- To assemble bowls, add ½ cup cooked grain to each bowl. Top with shredded lettuce, corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and red onions.
- Add buffalo chicken on top and drizzle with any remaining sauce from the skillet. Finish with optional toppings like feta cheese, dressing, and a squeeze of lime juice.
Notes
Storage: Keep chicken, grain, and vegetables separate in airtight containers for up to 4 days. Reheat chicken and grain at 50% power for 1-2 minutes. Substitutions: Use chicken thighs instead of breasts, cauliflower rice for low-carb, or rotisserie chicken for a shortcut. Make-Ahead: Cook chicken and grain up to 4 days ahead. Prep vegetables the night before but slice avocado just before serving. Variations: Try with shrimp, ground turkey, or baked tofu. Adjust spice level by mixing buffalo sauce with ranch or adding cayenne pepper.
