Meal Prep Buffalo Chicken Bowls
A great lunch or dinner option, meal prep buffalo chicken bowls are simple to prepare and stay fresh for days in the fridge for a tasty meal in minutes.
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Wooden Spoon or Salad Forks
Ingredients
- 1 Pound chicken breasts boneless and skinless
- ¼ Cup buffalo sauce
- 1 Teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 Teaspoon salt
- ½ Teaspoon black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
To Serve:
- 3 Cups rice or quinoa, cooked
- 1 cucumber small, sliced
- buffalo sauce
- ranch dressing optional
Instructions
- Combine the buffalo sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the chicken and make sure it’s covered all over with the marinade.
- Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over a medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken to the skillet, discarding the extra marinade.
- Cook for 6 to 8 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
- Remove and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Slice the chicken or cut it into cubes.
- Evenly divide the rice or quinoa and chicken between 4 meal prep containers.
- When ready to serve, top with sliced cucumbers, extra buffalo sauce and ranch dressing if liked.
Notes
Marinating time: Let the chicken marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes, but ideally up to 2 hours for a bolder flavor.
Check the chicken is done: It helps to use an instant-read meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.
Let it rest: Let the cooked chicken sit for 5 minutes before slicing to retain juices.
Crisp cucumbers: To keep the cucumbers crisp, add them fresh before serving or store sliced cucumbers in a separate container.
Check the chicken is done: It helps to use an instant-read meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.
Let it rest: Let the cooked chicken sit for 5 minutes before slicing to retain juices.
Crisp cucumbers: To keep the cucumbers crisp, add them fresh before serving or store sliced cucumbers in a separate container.
Nutrition
Calories: 679kcal | Carbohydrates: 113g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1182mg | Potassium: 694mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 89IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2mg
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