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Low Carb Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowls - Spicy, Satisfying, and Easy

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • Chicken: 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs (or about 4 cups cooked, shredded)
  • Buffalo sauce: 1/2 to 3/4 cup (choose your favorite brand; adjust for heat)
  • Butter or ghee: 1–2 tablespoons (to mellow and enrich the Buffalo sauce)
  • Cauliflower rice: 5–6 cups (fresh or frozen)
  • Olive oil or avocado oil: 2 tablespoons (for sautéing)
  • Garlic: 2 cloves, minced (optional but tasty)
  • Celery: 2–3 stalks, diced
  • Green onions: 3–4, thinly sliced
  • Shredded carrots: 1/2 cup (for crunch and color)
  • Ranch or blue cheese dressing: 1/3–1/2 cup, plus extra for drizzling
  • Crumbled blue cheese or shredded cheddar: 1/3 cup (optional)
  • Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon (brightens the bowl)
  • Salt and pepper: To taste
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley: A small handful, chopped (optional garnish)

Method
 

  1. Cook the chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sauté in a skillet over medium heat with a little oil, 5–7 minutes per side, until cooked through. Rest for a few minutes, then slice or shred. If using rotisserie chicken, simply shred and warm.
  2. Make the Buffalo sauce: In a small saucepan, warm Buffalo sauce with butter or ghee until smooth and glossy. Taste and adjust heat by adding more sauce for spice or a little extra butter for a milder flavor.
  3. Toss the chicken: Add the sliced or shredded chicken to the Buffalo sauce. Stir to coat evenly and keep warm on low heat.
  4. Sauté the cauliflower rice: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add cauliflower rice and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender with a little bite. Stir in minced garlic in the last minute for aroma.
  5. Season and brighten: Add lemon juice to the cauliflower rice and adjust salt and pepper. This keeps flavors lively and balances the heat.
  6. Prep the veggies: Dice celery, slice green onions, and measure out shredded carrots. Crumble blue cheese or shred cheddar if using.
  7. Assemble bowls: Divide cauliflower rice among bowls. Top with Buffalo chicken. Add celery, carrots, and green onions around the edges.
  8. Finish with cool and creamy: Drizzle ranch or blue cheese dressing over the top. Sprinkle with crumbled blue cheese or cheddar, if desired. Garnish with cilantro or parsley.
  9. Serve: Add extra Buffalo sauce on the side for spice lovers. Enjoy warm.