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Nashville Hot Chicken Bowl

This Nashville hot chicken bowl brings bold, spicy flavor with a balanced twist. Crispy coated chicken tossed in a sweet and smoky hot sauce pairs perfectly with fresh veggies, rice, and a creamy drizzle for a high-protein, satisfying meal.
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Servings: 1
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Southern American
Calories: 590
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

For the Nashville Hot Chicken:
  • 6 oz boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1/4 cup crushed cornflakes or panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Cooking spray or 1 tsp oil
For the Nashville Hot Sauce:
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce
  • 1 tsp honey or brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp melted butter or olive oil
For the Bowl Base:
  • 1/2 cup cooked white rice
  • 1 cup shredded romaine or green leaf lettuce
  • 1/4 avocado diced
  • 1/4 cup dill pickle slices
  • 1/4 cup pickled red onions
For the Creamy Drizzle:
  • 2 tbsp nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp light mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp lemon juice or pickle brine
  • Black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Bread the Chicken: Preheat oven or air fryer to 425°F. Dip chicken in egg white, then coat evenly with crushed cornflakes mixed with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Place chicken in air fryer or on a lined baking sheet, spray lightly with oil, and cook for 14–18 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and cooked through.
  3. Make the Hot Sauce: In a small bowl, mix hot sauce, honey, cayenne, smoked paprika, and melted butter or oil.
  4. Toss the Chicken: Slice or chop cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss in the Nashville hot sauce until fully coated.
  5. Make the Drizzle: In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, light mayo, lemon juice or pickle brine, and black pepper until smooth.
  6. Assemble the Bowl: Add rice to a bowl, then layer lettuce, avocado, pickles, pickled onions, and Nashville hot chicken.
  7. Serve: Drizzle with creamy sauce and enjoy immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 590kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 45gFat: 22g

Notes

  • Store chicken and toppings separately to keep texture fresh
  • Reheat chicken in air fryer for best crispiness
  • Keep sauce and drizzle separate until serving
  • Use cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option
  • Add extra veggies like cabbage slaw for more volume

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