Buffalo Chicken Bowls with Cauliflower Garlic Rice
Buffalo Chicken Bowls with Cauliflower Garlic Rice are a flavor-packed delight that combine spicy, tender chicken with fluffy garlic-infused cauliflower rice. This dish is perfect for game nights, family dinners, or meal prep, delivering restaurant-quality taste at home. With its stunning presentation and adaptable ingredients, it’s sure to impress everyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 cups cauliflower florets (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping chicken into bite-sized pieces and mincing the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 7-10 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant. Pour in buffalo sauce and mix until chicken is evenly coated.
- In a separate pan, pulse cauliflower florets in a food processor until rice-sized. Sauté in olive oil with remaining minced garlic over medium heat for about 5 minutes until tender.
- Serve cauliflower rice topped with buffalo chicken mixture and garnish with green onions and cilantro if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For added creaminess, consider topping with avocado or crumbled blue cheese. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently in the microwave.