This week’s dinners: Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowls

by DifferentKindaHigh

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  1. DifferentKindaHigh

    Original recipe from skinnytaste: https://www.skinnytaste.com/buffalo-chicken-rice-bowls/

    Super simple and easy to make, decided to opt out of the cheese portion and added avocado instead. I threw some more of the diced red onion on top as well. Delicious and healthy!

    INGREDIENTS

    – 3 8 ounce boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1/2 inch cubes

    – 1 teaspoon olive or canola oil

    – 1/2 cup diced red onion

    – 1/2 tsp paprika

    – 1/2 tsp cumin

    – 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

    – 1 cup canned low sodium black beans, rinsed and drained

    – 1/2 cup buffalo sauce, Franks

    – 3 cups cooked brown rice

    – 1/2 cup part-skim cheddar cheese, or dairy-free cheddar

    – 1/4 cup chopped scallions

    INSTRUCTIONS

    1. Heat oil in a medium pot over medium-low heat. Add onions and cook until they have caramelized slightly, about 5 minutes.

    2. Add black beans, paprika, cumin and salt; stir to combine and heat through, 3 to 4 minutes.

    3. While that cooks, heat a large skillet over high heat, when hot spray with oil and add the chicken.

    4. Cook until browned and cooked through in the center, about 5 minutes, flipping so it cooks on each side.

    5. Set aside in a medium bowl and toss with the hot sauce.

    To serve

    6. Pour 3/4 cup rice in each bowl, top each with 1/4 cup beans and cheese, divide the chicken over the bowls.
    If eating right away, I like to melt the cheese by putting it in the microwave 30 seconds. Top with scallions.

  2. BunnyButtAcres

    Just the one dinner all week? You don’t get sick of it after a few days?

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