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buffalo chicken dinner ideas healthy

Buffalo Chicken Dinner Ideas Healthy

Discover delicious and nutritious buffalo chicken dinner ideas healthy options that are easy to prepare and packed with flavor. Transform your favorite dish into a guilt-free meal today.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts
  • 1/2 cup Buffalo Sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt for sauce
  • 1 tbsp Honey optional, for sauce
  • 2 cups Fresh Vegetables e.g. broccoli, carrots, mixed greens
  • 1 cup Quinoa or Brown Rice for serving
  • 1 each Avocado Slices optional
  • 10 pieces Cherry Tomatoes optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Oven or air fryer
  • Baking Dish if using the oven
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Air Fryer if using the air fryer

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven or air fryer for cooking the chicken.
  2. Marinate the chicken breasts in buffalo sauce overnight for more flavor.
  3. Place the marinated chicken in the oven or air fryer and cook until fully cooked through.
  4. While the chicken is cooking, prepare your fresh vegetables and any grains (quinoa or brown rice).
  5. For the sauce, mix hot sauce with Greek yogurt and honey until combined.
  6. Serve the cooked buffalo chicken over a bed of greens or alongside roasted sweet potatoes.
  7. Add avocado slices and cherry tomatoes to the plate as desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize your sauce by adding spices or adjusting the heat level to your preference. Experiment with different sides such as roasted Brussels sprouts or cauliflower rice for a lower carb meal. Prepping ingredients in advance can save time during busy weeknights. This dish pairs well with fiber-rich foods, so consider adding beans or lentils for extra nutrition. Happy cooking!
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