Keto Bowls Chicken Avocado (Printable)
Colorful bowls featuring seasoned chicken, crisp vegetables, and tangy 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 to thin as needed
# How-To Steps:
01 - Toss chicken pieces with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until evenly coated.
02 - Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Cook seasoned chicken for 7-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - Chop cucumber, slice bell pepper, halve cherry tomatoes, shred red cabbage, and slice avocado as directed.
04 - Combine avocado, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in blender. Process until smooth, adding water 1 tbsp at a time until desired 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 lettuce in each bowl.
07 - Drizzle avocado dressing generously over each bowl. Top with shredded cheese, pumpkin seeds, and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get that perfect crunch to creaminess ratio in every single bite
- The dressing comes together in two minutes and keeps for days
- Everything can be prepped ahead so week assembly takes five minutes
02 -
- The avocado dressing will turn brown if you make it more than two days ahead so blend fresh when possible
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after cooking so it stays juicy when you assemble the bowls
- Warm chicken against crisp cold vegetables is what makes these bowls feel like a complete meal
03 -
- Invest in a good vegetable chopper to make prep time fly by
- Double the dressing and use it as a dip for raw vegetables throughout the week