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Creamy Spicy Buffalo Chicken Bowl

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A quick and easy creamy spicy buffalo chicken bowl packed with fresh veggies and a luscious buffalo sauce, perfect for healthy lunches or cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb / 450 g), thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup hot sauce (Frank’s RedHot recommended)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream (dairy-free yogurt for vegan option)
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
  • Juice of half a lime
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce or mixed greens
  • ½ cup diced cucumber
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ cup shredded carrots
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • Optional: sliced avocado
  • Optional toppings: chopped fresh cilantro or parsley, crumbled blue cheese or feta, toasted pumpkin seeds or slivered almonds

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry, then slice thinly against the grain into ¼-inch strips. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together hot sauce, melted butter, garlic powder, and honey. Adjust heat and sweetness to taste. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, mix Greek yogurt, cream cheese, lime juice, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken strips in a single layer and sauté until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. Ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  5. Remove skillet from heat. Pour buffalo sauce over cooked chicken and toss to coat evenly.
  6. Assemble bowls by placing chopped greens first, then arrange fresh veggies on top, add buffalo chicken, and drizzle creamy base over or serve on the side.
  7. Garnish with chopped cilantro, crumbled cheese, and seeds or nuts if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

If buffalo sauce is too thick, add a splash of water or lime juice to loosen. Let veggies drain on paper towels if watery to avoid sogginess. Cook chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan and ensure a good sear. Adjust spice level by using milder hot sauce or reducing amount. For vegan version, substitute chicken with tofu or tempeh, butter with vegan margarine, and use dairy-free yogurt.

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