Description
A nutritious and delicious Buffalo Chicken Protein Bowl perfect for fueling your workout.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup corn, cooked
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce until well coated.
- In a serving bowl, layer the cooked quinoa as the base.
- Add the black beans and corn on top of the quinoa.
- Place the buffalo chicken mixture over the beans and corn.
- Top with diced red onion, chopped cilantro, and avocado slices.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your protein-packed meal!
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the level of buffalo sauce to your spice preference.
- This bowl can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for meal prep.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with grilled tofu or tempeh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Buffalo Chicken, Protein Bowl, Healthy Meal, Workout Fuel