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Buffalo chicken bowls with cauliflower garlic rice, vegetables, and creamy topping in a ceramic bowl

Buffalo Chicken Bowls with Cauliflower Garlic Rice

Buffalo Chicken Bowls feature tender marinated chicken, roasted cauliflower garlic rice, fresh vegetables, and a creamy topping for a flavorful, balanced meal that is great for easy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 289
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 1 lb. chicken breast fillets, pounded or cut in half lengthwise so they are flat and thin
  • 1/4 cup hot sauce
  • 2 tablespoons raw honey
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • black pepper, as needed
Cauliflower Garlic Rice
  • 1 cup white rice
  • 1 package riced cauliflower
  • 1-2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • salt, to taste
Serving
  • cucumbers, sliced
  • cherry tomatoes, halved
  • dill dip or avocado cilantro dressing

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine chicken, hot sauce, honey, garlic powder, paprika, salt, onion powder, and black pepper in a bowl or bag. Refrigerate the chicken mixture for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
Cooking
  1. Prepare the white rice according to the package directions.
  2. Spread cauliflower rice on a sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt. Roast at 425°F (218°C) for 20-30 minutes until partially browned and lightly roasted. Stir the roasted cauliflower rice into the cooked rice. If desired, add garlic powder, lemon juice, parsley, or parmesan for extra seasoning.
  3. Heat a grill pan over high heat. Add a small amount of olive oil if needed, then place the marinated chicken pieces in the pan after removing and discarding excess marinade. Cook for a few minutes per side until browned and no longer pink inside. Transfer the chicken from the pan and allow it to rest for a few minutes.
Assembly
  1. Slice the chicken and serve over the cauliflower rice mixture. Add sliced cucumber and tomatoes, then finish with a dollop of dill dip or ranch dressing.

Notes

The nutrition label does not include dip or dressing. For meal prep portions, package the rice and chicken together, keep the cucumber, tomato, and dip separate, and add the fresh toppings after reheating the servings.