Buffalo Chicken Bowls
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Recipe Makes (Approximate):
Equipment
- Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 2 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ⅓ cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup rice uncooked
- salt to taste
- pinch turmeric if desired
- 1 cucumber thinly sliced
- 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
- 2 green onions thinly sliced (if desired)
- ranch dressing for drizzling (shredded)
- celery sticks for garnish or sliced celery (for garnish)
- shredded carrots (diced)
- cup blue cheese for garnish (halved)
Instructions
Make the Rice
- Steam 1 cup rice according to package directions. Stir in salt to taste and pinch of turmeric.
Prepare the Chicken
- Combine 2 medium chicken breasts, ⅓ cup buffalo sauce, and salt in the pot of an Instant Pot. Do not add water. Secure lid and cook on Manual, high pressure for 20 minutes.
- Use quick release pressure and remove chicken breasts from the pot. Shred with two forks then return to pot. Cook on Sauté mode a few minutes until sauce is absorbed.
Prepare the Rice Bowls
- Divide rice among 4 bowls. Top with buffalo chicken, 1 sliced cucumber, 1 cup halved grape tomatoes, 2 sliced green onions, shredded carrots, and celery sticks.
- Finish with blue cheese and ranch dressing for drizzling.
Recipe Notes
Reheating: Heat the chicken and rice for about 45 seconds in the microwave, then add your fresh toppings and dressing.
Storage: Keep buffalo chicken and rice together in the fridge for up to 4 days. Store fresh toppings separately.
Freezer-friendly: Cool completely and freeze buffalo chicken for up to 6 months.
Nutrition Information (Approximate)
Serving Size: 1meal prep bowlCalories: 64calProtein: 1gFat: 2gTotal Carbs: 9gNet Carbs: 9g
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