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Buffalo Chicken Bowl

Buffalo Chicken Bowl

The ultimate comfort food, this Buffalo Chicken Bowl combines spicy chicken with fresh toppings for a satisfying meal. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s quick, easy, and packed with flavor. Dive in tonight!
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (2 medium breasts)
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup hot sauce Frank’s original hot sauce recommended
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Quinoa or white rice
  • Pickled red onions optional
  • Quick slaw optional, see note 1
  • Green Goddess Sauce

Equipment

  • Small pot

Method
 

  1. Slice each chicken breast horizontally into 3 to 5 thin, even cutlets. Pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Add prepared chicken and toss with a spatula to coat.
  3. Drizzle in soy sauce and olive oil, then toss again until evenly coated.
  4. Arrange chicken in one layer (you'll likely need to cook in 2 batches). Don't overlap pieces, allow space in between pieces.
  5. Air-fry at 400°F for 9–12 minutes until lightly charred and internal temp reaches 160°F. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice or dice.
  6. In a small pot over medium heat, combine butter, hot sauce, brown sugar, and garlic powder. Whisk until smooth and butter is melted. Remove from heat.
  7. If using them, prep the quinoa, Green Goddess sauce, and pickled red onions. Click the links in the ingredients list for those recipes. Make the slaw following the instructions in the notes section.
  8. Add quinoa or rice to each bowl. Top with chicken, drizzle on buffalo sauce to taste (you may have a bit extra), and add slaw, pickled onions, and a drizzle Green Goddess sauce across everything. Serve right away.

Notes

  • Tip 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon Dijon, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons honey, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Thinly slice ½ small green cabbage (or use coleslaw mix) to get about 4 packed cups. Add to the bowl with ¾ cup thinly sliced celery. Toss well and chill while the chicken cooks. Toss again before serving.