Keto Bowls Chicken Avocado (Printable)
Protein-packed bowls with fresh vegetables and creamy avocado dressing
# 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 to thin as needed
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine diced chicken with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl, tossing to coat evenly.
02 - Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Cook seasoned chicken for 7-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
03 - Wash and chop all vegetables as specified. Keep lettuce, cucumber, bell pepper, tomatoes, cabbage, and avocado separated for assembly.
04 - Blend avocado, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time until creamy and pourable consistency is achieved.
05 - Divide romaine lettuce evenly among 4 serving bowls. Arrange cucumber, bell pepper, tomatoes, red cabbage, avocado slices, and cooked chicken on top of lettuce.
06 - Drizzle avocado dressing generously over each bowl. Sprinkle with shredded cheese, pumpkin seeds, and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything comes together in under 30 minutes so weeknight dinners feel effortless instead of stressful
- You can customize the toppings based on whatever looks fresh at the market or what you have in the fridge
02 -
- Room temperature chicken cooks more evenly than cold meat straight from the refrigerator, so let it sit out for fifteen minutes before cooking
- The dressing thickens as it sits, so keep a tablespoon of water aside to thin it again if you are making these bowls ahead of time
03 -
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels before seasoning so the spices stick better and create a nice sear
- Toast the pumpkin seeds in a dry pan for two minutes to bring out their nutty flavor before sprinkling them on top