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Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowls Recipe

Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowls

Delicious Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowls Recipe delivers flavor-packed satisfaction in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 3 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

Chicken Preparation
  • 3 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts diced into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1 teaspoon olive or canola oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Filling
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1 cup canned low sodium black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup chopped scallions
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce such as Frank’s
  • 3 cups cooked brown rice
  • 1/2 cup part-skim cheddar cheese or dairy-free cheddar

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Medium pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat oil in a medium pot over medium-low heat. Add the diced red onions and cook until slightly caramelized, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the rinsed and drained black beans to the pot with onions. Season with paprika, cumin, and kosher salt. Stir well and heat for 3 to 4 minutes until warmed through.
  3. While the beans cook, heat a large skillet over high heat. Spray with oil and add the diced chicken breasts. Cook for about 5 minutes, flipping occasionally until cooked through.
  4. Transfer the cooked chicken to a bowl and toss with the buffalo sauce until coated.
  5. In serving bowls, spoon 3/4 cup of cooked brown rice. Top with 1/4 cup of the warm black beans mixture and sprinkle with 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Distribute the buffalo chicken over the top.
  6. If serving immediately, microwave the assembled bowls for about 30 seconds to melt the cheese.
  7. Finish each bowl with chopped scallions and serve hot.
  8. These bowls can be refrigerated for up to 4 days. To reheat, microwave each bowl for about 3 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 38gFat: 12g

Notes

Customize with toppings like grilled corn or avocado slices for added flavor.

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