Keto Buffalo Chicken Bowls

Overhead view of buffalo chicken bowl with fork.

These Keto Buffalo Chicken Bowls are loaded with tender, juicy chicken in saucy, spicy buffalo sauce over cauliflower rice and veggies!

Course Chicken, Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword keto bowls, low carb buffalo chicken, spicy chicken

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Marinate 15

Total Time 35

Servings bowls

Calories 377kcal

Author Karly Campbell

Ingredients

For the Buffalo Chicken:

1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast cut into bite-sized chunks
1/2 cup buffalo sauce + 2 tablespoons like Frank’s RedHot
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

For the Bowl Toppings:

12 ounces frozen riced cauliflower
2 celery ribs thinly sliced
2 roma tomatoes chopped
1/4 cup shredded carrots
1 avocado sliced
1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles or shredded cheddar
1/4 cup green onions chopped
Ranch dressing for drizzling

Instructions

To make the chicken:

Place the chicken into a mixing bowl and add the 1/3 cup buffalo sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Gently toss to combine until all the chicken pieces are coated. Cover and let marinate for at least 15 minutes in the refrigerator. The longer the chicken marinades the better the flavor.
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Place the chicken pieces into the air fryer and cook for 10-12 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
When the chicken is cooked through, add the extra 2 tablespoons of buffalo sauce to the chicken and toss to coat.

To make the bowls:

Cook the cauliflower rice according to package directions.
Once the rice is cooked, divide evenly between 4 bowls.
Add in the chopped celery, tomatoes and carrots. Slice the avocado and place a quarter in each bowl.
Add the buffalo chicken to the bowl and sprinkle the blue cheese and green onions all around. Add a drizzle of Ranch dressing over the top. Serve immediately.

Notes

I like to really taste the buffalo sauce, so I am not shy with it. If you like less, skip the extra toss at the end. If you like more flavor, go ahead and add more. A little drizzle over the whole bowl is divine.

If you don’t have an air fryer, you can use a slotted spoon to remove the chicken to a hot, oiled skillet and cook on the stove over medium heat for 6-7 minutes or until heated through.

You can add any kind of extra toppings to this. I kept it to a chicken wing flavor profile but you could also add peppers or cucumbers. The carrots add a little pop of sweetness and crunch without adding too much in the way of carbs, since it’s such a minimal amount. Skip them if you’re more strict.

If you don’t love blue cheese, a good swap for this is feta cheese. It’s a similar texture without as strong of a flavor. Shredded cheddar is tasty too!

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