For the Chicken:

• 1 lb chicken breasts, boneless & skinless
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp dried basil
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp pepper
• ½ tsp olive oil
• 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
• ⅓ cup buffalo sauce

For the Herby Ranch Dressing:

• ½ cup sour cream
• 2 cloves garlic
• ¼ tsp apple cider vinegar
• 3–4 Tbsp fresh chives
• 1 Tbsp fresh cilantro
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ¼ tsp salt (more to taste)

For the Bowl:

• ½ cup long grain rice, uncooked
• 4 Tbsp green onions, chopped
• ¼ cup red onion, chopped
• 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
• ¼ cup banana peppers, chopped
• ¼ cucumber, thinly sliced
• ⅓ cup monterey jack, shredded (optional)
• fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish, optional)