Buffalo Chicken Bowls

Name: Buffalo Chicken Bowls (Air-Fryer Meal Prep)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs chicken breast, cubed; 1 tbsp avocado oil; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 cup buffalo sauce; 2 cups cooked rice; 1 cup roasted corn; 1 cup pico de gallo

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Buffalo Chicken Bowls are a high-protein, macro-friendly meal prep featuring air-fried buffalo chicken, roasted corn, pico de gallo, and rice that stores for a full week. This quick assembly takes under 30 minutes and serves four.

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🌍American 🏷️Buffalo chicken 🏷️Chicken bowl 🏷️Meal prep High protein

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🏷️Macro friendly

🏷️Quick recipe

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Total

25 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

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Instructions

1
In a large bowl, add the cubed chicken breast.
2
Season the chicken with garlic powder and toss to combine. Drizzle with avocado oil.
3
Pour buffalo sauce over the chicken and mix until all pieces are evenly coated.
4
Place the coated chicken in an air fryer basket in a single layer.
5
Air fry until the chicken is cooked through and slightly crispy. A common setting is 400°F for 12-15 minutes.
6
To assemble the bowls, divide the cooked rice among four meal prep containers.
7
Top the rice with the cooked buffalo chicken, roasted corn, and pico de gallo.
8
Seal the containers and store in the refrigerator for a week of meals.

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Tips & Notes

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Pro tips

Cube chicken breasts evenly (about 1-1.5 inch pieces) so they cook uniformly in 12-15 minutes at 400°F and develop slight crispness.
Don't skip the single layer in the air fryer basket—overcrowding traps steam and prevents browning; cook in batches if needed.
Toss coated chicken halfway through cooking if your air fryer allows for shaking, ensuring even crisping on all sides.
Assemble bowls while chicken is still warm so residual heat keeps components at an ideal serving temperature.

Substitutions

Avocado oil → olive oil or coconut oil (note: coconut oil adds subtle flavor)
Roasted corn → diced bell peppers, black beans, or steamed broccoli (note: maintains meal prep structure)
Pico de gallo → diced tomato and cilantro, salsa, or fresh mango salsa (note: adjust for freshness if stored beyond 4 days)
White rice → brown rice, cauliflower rice, or quinoa (note: adjust liquid ratios for grains other than rice)

Storage & make-ahead

Store sealed containers in the refrigerator for up to one week. Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes or in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes until heated through.

Equipment

air fryer

Common Questions

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Can I make buffalo chicken bowls without an air fryer?

Yes. Bake the seasoned and sauced chicken at 400°F for 15-18 minutes on a lined sheet pan, or pan-sear in a skillet over medium-high heat for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through.

How long do buffalo chicken bowls keep in the fridge?

Store sealed containers in the refrigerator for up to one week. Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes or in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes until heated through.

Can I scale this recipe?

Yes. Multiply all ingredients by the number of servings needed. Adjust air fryer cooking time by 2-3 minutes if doubling chicken, cooking in batches if needed to maintain a single layer.