Meal Prep Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowls | Under 500 Calories, 37g Protein

buffalo sauce

🥗Healthier: hot sauce

💰Cheaper: homemade buffalo sauce

Hot sauce can provide a similar heat with fewer calories.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while still providing flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

ranch dressing

🥗Healthier: yogurt-based dressing

💰Cheaper: vinaigrette

Yogurt dressing is lighter, while vinaigrette can be a cost-effective alternative.

Cook enough rice to yield 6 cups of cooked rice. 1 cup of dry rice will make around 2-3 cups of cooked rice depending on what kind you use.

In a large bowl add the chicken, a bit of oil, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.

Heat a grill pan or a skillet over medium high heat and add some oil. Cook the chicken thighs for 4-5 minutes on each side. Cut them into a large dice and return to the pan to develop color.

Wash and cut your zucchini into a small dice and mushrooms into a large dice. Cut the onion into a small dice.

Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add oil and saute the onions for a couple of minutes.

Add in the zucchini and cook until soft.

Add a bit more oil and add in the mushrooms, season with salt to help bring out the water. Allow them to cook and develop color.

Measure out 6 cups of cooked rice and add to a large bowl. Mix in the chicken, vegetables, cheese, and buffalo sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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