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High-Protein Buffalo Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

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These flavorful buffalo chicken meal prep bowls are quick, easy, and packed with protein, combining spicy buffalo chicken with fresh veggies and creamy ranch dressing for a satisfying meal prep option.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped (rotisserie chicken works well)
  • ½ cup hot sauce (Frank’s RedHot recommended)
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
  • 1 large cucumber, diced
  • 2 large carrots, shredded
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup chopped kale or spinach (optional)
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt (plain, full-fat or low-fat)
  • 2 tbsp ranch dressing or homemade ranch seasoning mixed with yogurt
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional garnishes: chopped green onions, crumbled blue cheese or feta, fresh cilantro or parsley

Instructions

  1. Rinse 2 cups of brown rice or quinoa under cold water. Cook according to package instructions (about 40 minutes for brown rice or 15 minutes for quinoa). Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool slightly.
  2. In a small bowl, mix ½ cup hot sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tbsp olive oil. Stir well until combined. Adjust heat or sweetness if needed.
  3. Shred or chop cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces. Toss the chicken in the buffalo sauce while still warm. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Dice cucumber, shred carrots, halve cherry tomatoes, and chop kale or spinach if using. Place in a large bowl and toss lightly to mix.
  5. In a small bowl, combine ½ cup Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp ranch dressing or ranch seasoning, and 1 tsp lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk until smooth and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  6. Divide cooked grains evenly into meal prep containers. Add a layer of veggies on one side, then buffalo chicken on the other. Drizzle with ranch dressing or keep separate if packing for later.
  7. Garnish with chopped green onions, crumbled blue cheese, or fresh herbs if desired. Seal containers tightly and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
  8. To serve, microwave for 1-2 minutes if warm is preferred, or enjoy chilled. Add extra ranch or hot sauce if desired.

Notes

Toss chicken in buffalo sauce while warm to seal in flavor. Keep dressing separate until serving to avoid soggy veggies. For low-carb, swap grains with cauliflower rice. For dairy-free, use coconut or almond yogurt and dairy-free ranch. Shredding chicken helps sauce cling better. Let grains rest covered for 5 minutes after cooking for fluffier texture.

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