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Cubed buffalo chicken with homemade ranch drizzle and celery slaw.
Cory Simpson

Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowl with Celery Slaw & Ranch Drizzle

A high-protein buffalo chicken rice bowl topped with crispy celery slaw and a creamy ranch drizzle. This meal prep favorite balances spicy, creamy, and crunchy textures for a better-than-takeout lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 692
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Buffalo Chicken
  • 1.5–2 lbs chicken breast boneless and skinless
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce like Frank's
  • 1 tbsp butter melted
  • 1 tsp honey
Bowl Base
  • 2 cups rice cooked
Celery Slaw
  • 2 cups celery thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup carrots shredded
  • 2 tbsp red onion diced
Slaw Dressing
  • 1/4 cup greek yogurt plain
  • 1 tbsp mayo
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp celery seed
Ranch Drizzle
  • 1/2 cup greek yogurt plain
  • 3 tbsp ranch seasoning
  • 1 tbsp milk add 1 tbsp at a time to thin

Method
 

Grill the Chicken
  1. Season chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Grill over medium-high heat for 5–7 minutes per side or until fully cooked. Rest for 5 minutes, then cube into bite-sized pieces.
Make Buffalo Sauce
  1. Mix buffalo sauce and melted butter (add honey if using). Toss cubed chicken in sauce until fully coated.
Make Celery Slaw
  1. Combine celery, carrots, red onion, and celery seed in a bowl. Whisk together slaw dressing ingredients separately, then toss with vegetables. Let sit 10–15 minutes.
Make Ranch Drizzle
  1. Mix Greek yogurt and ranch seasoning until smooth. Add a splash of milk if needed for drizzle consistency.
Assemble Bowls
  1. Add rice to each bowl, top with buffalo chicken, celery slaw, and drizzle with ranch.

Nutrition

Calories: 692kcalCarbohydrates: 87gProtein: 47gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 2950mgPotassium: 1008mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3297IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 114mgIron: 2mg

Notes

  • Cubing grilled chicken gives better sauce coverage and texture.
  • Let slaw rest before serving for best flavor.
  • Store components separately for meal prep (best texture).
  • Slaw is best within 2–3 days. Chicken and rice last up to 4 days.
  • If you like lots of slaw like my family and I then double to celery slaw part of this recipe.

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