Keto Bowls with Chicken Avocado (Printable View)
Colorful bowls featuring seasoned chicken, crisp vegetables, and creamy avocado dressing for a satisfying low-carb meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Protein
01 - 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp paprika
04 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
05 - Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Vegetables & Base
06 - 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
07 - 1 medium cucumber, diced
08 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
09 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
10 - 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage
11 - 1 small avocado, sliced
→ Toppings
12 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
13 - 1 tbsp roasted pumpkin seeds
14 - 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
15 - Lime wedges for serving
→ Avocado Dressing
16 - 1 ripe avocado
17 - 2 tbsp full-fat Greek yogurt
18 - 2 tbsp olive oil
19 - Juice of 1 lime
20 - 1 garlic clove, minced
21 - Salt and pepper to taste
22 - 2-3 tbsp water, as needed
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine diced chicken with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Toss thoroughly to coat evenly.
02 - Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken and cook for 7-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - Wash and chop all vegetables as specified: dice cucumber, slice bell pepper, halve cherry tomatoes, shred red cabbage, and slice avocado.
04 - Place avocado, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender. Process until smooth and creamy, adding water 1 tablespoon at a time until desired pourable consistency is achieved.
05 - Divide romaine lettuce evenly among 4 serving bowls. Arrange cucumber, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red cabbage, avocado slices, and cooked chicken attractively on top of the lettuce.
06 - Drizzle each bowl generously with avocado dressing. Sprinkle shredded cheese, pumpkin seeds, and fresh cilantro over the top. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights when you want something nutritious without the fuss
- The creamy avocado dressing is so rich and satisfying, youll forget youre eating something so good for you
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- Do not skip resting the chicken after cooking, or those juices will end up on your cutting board instead of staying in the meat
- The dressing thickens up in the refrigerator, so add an extra splash of water before serving if you make it ahead
03 -
- Invest in a good vegetable chopper if you make these regularly, it cuts prep time in half
- Warm your chicken slightly before assembling if you have prepped it in advance, the contrast of warm and cold is incredible