Keto Bowls with Chicken Avocado (Printable)
Colorful bowls featuring seasoned chicken, crisp vegetables, and homemade 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 black pepper to taste
22 - 2-3 tbsp water to thin as needed
# How To Make It:
01 - Toss diced chicken with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
02 - Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 7-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside to rest.
03 - Chop cucumber, slice bell pepper, halve cherry tomatoes, shred cabbage, and slice avocado according to specifications.
04 - Blend avocado, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth. Add water 1 tbsp at a time until pourable consistency is achieved.
05 - Divide romaine lettuce evenly among 4 serving bowls, creating a bed for toppings.
06 - Arrange cucumber, bell pepper, tomatoes, red cabbage, avocado slices, and cooked chicken over the lettuce in sections.
07 - Drizzle generously with avocado dressing. Top with shredded cheese, pumpkin seeds, and cilantro. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get that satisfying restaurant bowl experience at home in under 30 minutes
- The avocado dressing is so rich and creamy you will not believe it is keto friendly
02 -
- The dressing thickens in the fridge so add another splash of water before serving leftovers
- Room temperature chicken absorbs the dressing better than cold chicken straight from the fridge
03 -
- Double the dressing recipe because you will want to put it on everything all week
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after cooking so it stays incredibly juicy