High-Protein Buffalo Chicken & Rice Meal Prep Bowl: 40 Grams of Protein Under $4
This buffalo chicken and rice meal prep bowl brings a spicy, tangy kick to Sunday prep that makes reheated lunches actually exciting to look forward to. Diced chicken breast cooks up quickly, then gets tossed in classic buffalo hot sauce while still warm, letting the sauce soak in for maximum flavor in every bite. Steamed broccoli adds a healthy dose of vegetables and a bit of crunch to balance the heat, while a scoop of rice and a sprinkle of shredded cheddar round out the bowl into something genuinely satisfying. A drizzle of ranch or blue cheese dressing added right before eating brings that classic buffalo wing flavor combination full circle, cooling down the heat just enough to keep every bite balanced. With 40 grams of protein and a bold flavor profile that doesn’t get boring by the third or fourth reheat, this bowl earns its place as one of the more exciting options in the Sunday meal prep rotation. At under $4 per serving, it’s a spicy, satisfying way to keep the week interesting.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the diced chicken with salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken for 6 to 7 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Toss the cooked chicken with the buffalo hot sauce while still warm.
- Steam the broccoli florets for 4 to 5 minutes until tender.
- Spoon the cooked rice into a meal prep container.
- Top with the buffalo chicken and steamed broccoli.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Serve warm, or store for later in the week, adding the ranch or blue cheese drizzle just before eating.
