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Crispy Buffalo Chicken Bowls Recipe

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These Crispy Buffalo Chicken Bowls are a flavorful and satisfying meal combining crispy pan-fried chicken tossed in a tangy buffalo honey sauce, paired with jasmine rice and fresh, crunchy veggies. With a perfect balance of spice, sweetness, and creaminess, these bowls make for a delicious and easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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Chicken Coating

  • 1/4 cup tapioca starch
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed (about 3 cups or 1 1/2 pounds)
  • 2 Tablespoons avocado oil

Buffalo Honey Sauce

  • 1/4 cup hot sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 Tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Bowl Components

  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
  • 2–3 cups chopped celery
  • 2–3 cups sliced carrots
  • 1 medium avocado, sliced (optional)
  • 1 medium green onion stalk, chopped (for garnish)
  • Healthy ranch dressing or crumbled blue cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the tapioca starch, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to create the chicken coating mixture.
  2. Add Chicken: Add the cubed chicken breasts to the dry mixture and toss thoroughly until the chicken pieces are evenly coated with the spice and starch blend.
  3. Heat Skillet: Place a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add the avocado oil, allowing it to heat up before cooking the chicken.
  4. Cook Chicken: Add the coated chicken to the hot skillet and let it pan-fry undisturbed for 5-8 minutes until golden brown. Flip the pieces and cook another 5-8 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked through and crisp on the outside. Stir gently to break up into bite-sized pieces.
  5. Whisk Sauce: While the chicken is cooking, in a large bowl, vigorously whisk together the hot sauce, honey, lime juice, minced garlic, chili powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside about 1/4 cup of the sauce for drizzling later.
  6. Transfer Chicken: Once cooked, transfer the chicken pieces onto a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
  7. Add Sauce: Add the drained chicken into the large bowl with the buffalo honey sauce and toss well until every piece is fully coated with the sauce.
  8. Assemble Bowls: To assemble, evenly divide the cooked jasmine rice into serving bowls, top with chopped celery, sliced carrots, and the sauced crispy buffalo chicken. Garnish with chopped green onions and slices of avocado if using. Drizzle with the reserved sauce and optionally add a drizzle of healthy ranch dressing or sprinkle crumbled blue cheese.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, make sure the skillet and oil are hot before adding coated chicken pieces.
  • Adjust the amount of hot sauce and honey in the sauce to suit your preferred spice level and sweetness.
  • Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor in the sauce.
  • Optional avocado and ranch/blue cheese add creaminess to balance the spicy buffalo flavor.
  • Jasmine rice can be substituted with brown rice or cauliflower rice for a healthier twist.

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