Ingredients

• 4 cups white rice; cooked

• 1/2 cup cilantro; chopped

• 2 scallions; chopped

For the meatballs:

• 1 pound ground chicken

• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

• 1/4 cup chopped celery

• 1/4 cup chopped onion

• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

• 1 egg

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp black pepper

• 1 cup buffalo sauce

For the broccoli:

• 1 head broccoli; separated into florets

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 2 tsp red pepper flakes

• 2 tsp salt

For the cucumbers:

• 3 mini cucumbers; sliced

• 2 cloves garlic; minced

• 2 tsp red pepper flakes

• 1 tbsp white vinegar

• 2 tsp salt

For the buffalo ranch:

• 1 cup mayonnaise

• 1/4 cup buffalo sauce

• 1/2 cup sour cream

• 1/4 cup buttermilk

• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

• 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, celery, onion, parsley, egg, garlic, salt, pepper, and 1/4 cup of the buffalo sauce. Mix well until everything is evenly combined.

3. Roll the mixture into 2-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

4. Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes or until they are cooked through and golden brown.

5. On a baking sheet, toss the broccoli florets in the seasoning and olive oil. Bake for 25 minutes until tender and golden brown on the edges.

6. Once the meatballs are done, remove them from the oven and toss them in the remaining buffalo sauce until they are fully coated.

7. To make the ranch, add all of the ingredients to a food processor and blend well until everything is creamy and evenly combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more salt or pepper if desired.

8. Whisk together the vinegar and seasoning for the cucumbers. Add the cucumbers and stir to coat.

9. Serve the buffalo chicken meatballs on top of the rice with the broccoli, cucumbers, and drizzled with the buffalo ranch. Top with a sprinkle of cilantro and scallions.