Buffalo Chicken Burger Bowls

These Buffalo Chicken Burger Bowls are going to wow the family and become your new favorite weeknight meal! Spicy ground chicken over crispy lettuce with all the traditional Buffalo sides as toppings all in one bowl! Drizzle it with your favorite ranch dressing or make my Creamy Dill Dressing. Either way this 30 minute meal cannot be beat.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

Delicious and flavorful warm Buffalo ground chicken over a bowlful of crunchy vegetables with the most creamy dill dressing thats ready in 30 minutes! Feeding your family a bowlful of veggies that they will devour! Whats not to love? It is also Paleo and Whole30 friendly.

Ingredients You Will Need

Ground Chicken: Ground chicken is a lean, versatile protein that helps absorb the flavors of the seasoning and sauce easily, making it a good choice for this salad.

Red Onion: Red onion adds a crunchy texture and bold flavor, elevating salads with its zesty kick.

Buffalo Sauce: Is a hot sauce enhanced with ingredients to make it richer and smoother than regular hot sauce. Noble Made is hands down my favorite buffalo sauce and it's also dairy-free. I love that it is sugar free, whole30 approved and you get to choose your own heat level.

Nutritional Yeast: Different from regular yeast, nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor to dishes without the need for dairy, making it a popular choice in vegan or dairy-free recipes.

Salt: Elevates the overall flavor of any dish. Always salt in moderation in accordance with your dietary preferences.

Avocado Oil: Avocado oil is extracted from the pulp of the avocado. It is delicious and nutritious and easy to use.

Lettuce: Romaine lettuce has the best of both worlds having some crispy and tender green leaves all in one head making it perfect for chopping up for most any salad.

Carrot Sticks: Carrot sticks are carrots that have been peeled, washed and precut for you and they add a natural sweetness to your dish.

Celery: CeIery is a nutrient rich, low calorie food that has fiber and vitamin K, small amounts of A and C, calcium and iron. It is a nice crunchy addition to this salad.

Cherry Tomatoes: These sweet and juicy little flavor bombs brings a burst of freshness to anything you use them in.

Ranch Dressing: You can use your favorite ranch dressing or make my favorite Creamy Dill Dressing for this salad.

Instructions

Prepare the skillet: Heat the oil in skillet.

Cook the onion: Add the onions and cook till translucent.

Cook the chicken: Add the ground chicken, breaking apart and cooking till no longer pink.

Add remaining ingredients: Add the buffalo sauce, nutritional yeast and salt, stirring to combine.

Finish cooking: Simmer for 5 minutes.

Assemble the salads: Meanwhile assemble 4 salads, dividing ingredients evenly.

Add the chicken: Spoon buffalo meat mixture on top of the salads.

Dress the salad: Drizzle with dressing. My favorite is my Creamy Dill Dressing.

Enjoy!

Recipe Tips and Tricks

Make the dressing ahead of time: If you try my Creamy Dill Dressing, make it ahead of time as it gets even creamier the next day!

Make the Buffalo chicken ahead of time: Make a big batch of this delicious Buffalo chicken over the weekend when you are meal prepping and have it ready for any day of the week! You can even microwave it to warm it a bit before plating, if you desire.

Recipe Variations

Ground beef: If you are not a fan of ground chicken, beef is a great option for this recipe.

Shredded slaw mix: Crunchy shredded slaw mix in a bag is a perfect substitute for a salad and is so yummy with the Buffalo chicken and creamy dill dressing.

Storage Tips

These Buffalo Chicken Burger Bowls store well in the refrigerator for 5-6 days when placed in a glass container. I would recommend storing the meat separate from the salad and don’t dress the salad till you are ready to eat it to prevent the lettuce from wilting.

FAQs About Buffalo Chicken Burger Bowls

How do I cook ground chicken without drying it out?

Adding moisture (or in this case the Buffalo sauce) will ensure your ground chicken doesn't dry out during cooking.

What is Buffalo sauce made of?

Cayenne pepper- based hot sauce, melted butter and vinegar are the standard base ingredients of a good Buffalo sauce.

Why is Buffalo sauce so vinegary?

Vinegar is often the first ingredient in most Buffalo sauces for two reasons: preservation and taste.