Tender buffalo chicken atop cauliflower rice, fresh veggies, and a zesty ranch drizzle, perfect for a low-carb meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Buffalo Chicken
01 - 1.1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/3 cup buffalo hot sauce
04 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
07 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Cauliflower Rice
08 - 1 medium head cauliflower, riced (approximately 1.3 lb)
09 - 1 tbsp olive oil
10 - 1/4 tsp garlic powder
11 - 1/4 tsp 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 tbsp fresh chives or green onions, chopped
→ Ranch Drizzle
18 - 1/4 cup sour cream
19 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
20 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
21 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped or 1/2 tsp dried dill
22 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
23 - Salt and pepper to taste
24 - 1-2 tbsp water as needed to thin
# Directions:
01 - In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add water gradually to achieve desired drizzling consistency. Set aside.
02 - Heat 2 tbsp 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 5-6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Reduce heat to low, add buffalo sauce and melted butter, toss to coat thoroughly, and cook 1-2 minutes more. Remove from heat.
03 - While chicken cooks, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a separate large skillet over medium heat. Add riced cauliflower, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until tender but not mushy, stirring occasionally.
04 - Divide cauliflower rice evenly among four bowls. Top each bowl with buffalo chicken, sliced celery, julienned carrots, and diced red onion. Drizzle with ranch dressing and sprinkle with blue cheese and fresh chives.
05 - Serve immediately while warm, garnishing with additional fresh herbs or jalapeños as desired.
