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Bowl of buffalo chicken and purple rice. A side of blue cheese and shredded cheddar cheese for topping with fresh cilantro.

Healthy Buffalo Chicken Bowls

This is a healthy summer meal that I CRAVE! No guilt, but so much flavor. Perfect for meal prep!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs or chicken breast
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 15 oz can corn drained and rinsed
  • 2 15 oz cans black beans drained and rinsed
  • 10 oz cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup purple rice uncooked (will yield more once cooked)
  • 5 oz blue cheese crumbles
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • ½ cup buffalo sauce more for serving if needed
  • ranch for serving

Method
 

  1. To start, cook your chicken however you prefer. I always find grilling tastes amazing and yields juicy chicken. But if you are on a time crunch feel free to use rotisserie chicken, bake your chicken, or however you like to cook it! I grilled mine and then tossed it in buffalo sauce after cooking.
  2. Next, get the rice going. Cook the rice per package directions. I did 1 cup of purple rice and 2 cups of water. Feel free to use any rice you like for this recipe!
  3. While the chicken and rice is cooking, prep all of your toppings. Slice the tomatoes, chop the cilantro, shred the cheese, drain and rinse the beans and corn. I like to heat my black beans in the microwave right before serving.
  4. When the rice is done and chicken is cooked it is time to assemble! When the chicken is done, slice and toss the chicken in buffalo sauce. To a bowl add in cooked rice, top with chicken, tomatoes, corn, black beans, and cilantro. Add on fresh cheddar cheese, blue cheese crumbles, and a generous drizzle of ranch dressing and more buffalo sauce if needed. Enjoy!