Keto Buffalo Chicken Bowls (Printable Version)

Spicy buffalo chicken atop cauliflower rice with fresh veggies and tangy ranch drizzle for a low-carb meal.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Buffalo Chicken

01 - 1.1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1/3 cup buffalo hot sauce
04 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Cauliflower Rice

08 - 1 medium head cauliflower, riced (approximately 1.3 lb)
09 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
10 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
12 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Toppings

13 - 1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced
14 - 1/2 cup carrots, julienned
15 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
16 - 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese or feta, optional
17 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives or green onions, chopped

→ Ranch Drizzle

18 - 1/4 cup sour cream
19 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
20 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
21 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped, or 1/2 teaspoon dried
22 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
23 - Salt and pepper to taste
24 - 1 to 2 tablespoons water, as needed for consistency

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - In a small bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Thin with water as needed to achieve proper drizzling consistency. Set aside.
02 - Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Sauté for 5 to 6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Reduce heat to low, add buffalo sauce and melted butter, toss to coat, and cook 1 to 2 minutes more. Remove from heat.
03 - While chicken cooks, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a separate large skillet over medium heat. Add riced cauliflower, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until tender but not mushy.
04 - Divide cauliflower rice equally among four bowls. Top each with buffalo chicken, celery, carrots, and red onion. Drizzle with ranch dressing and sprinkle with blue cheese and fresh chives or green onions.
05 - Serve immediately while components remain warm, garnished as desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in just 35 minutes for a quick weeknight dinner
  • Perfectly keto-friendly with only 8g of carbs per serving
  • Customizable with your favorite toppings and spice level
  • Meal-prep friendly—components can be prepared ahead of time
  • Satisfying and filling despite being low in carbs
02 -
  • For meal prep, store components separately and assemble just before eating
  • If making your own cauliflower rice, pulse cauliflower florets in a food processor until rice-sized
  • Pat chicken dry before cooking for better browning and crisping
  • For a thicker ranch drizzle, skip the water and chill before serving
  • Choose Frank's RedHot or similar buffalo sauce for authentic flavor
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