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 into 1-inch pieces
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp paprika
04 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
05 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
→ Vegetables & Base
06 - 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
07 - 1 medium cucumber, diced
08 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
09 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
10 - 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage
11 - 1 small ripe 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 - Fresh lime wedges for serving
→ Avocado Dressing
16 - 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
17 - 2 tbsp full-fat Greek yogurt
18 - 2 tbsp olive oil
19 - 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
20 - 1 garlic clove, minced
21 - Salt and pepper to taste
22 - 2-3 tbsp water, as needed for consistency
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine diced chicken, olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Toss until evenly coated.
02 - Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken and cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
03 - While chicken cooks, chop cucumber, slice bell pepper, halve cherry tomatoes, shred cabbage, and slice avocado. Keep vegetables refrigerated until assembly.
04 - Place avocado, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy, adding water 1 tablespoon at a time until desired pourable consistency is achieved.
05 - Divide romaine lettuce evenly among 4 bowls. Arrange cucumber, bell pepper, tomatoes, red cabbage, avocado slices, and cooked chicken on top of lettuce in sections.
06 - 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 Tips:
01 -
- The creamy avocado dressing makes everything taste like a restaurant meal without any hidden sugar
- You can prep all the vegetables ahead and assemble in under five minutes
02 -
- Over-blending the avocado dressing can make it bitter, so pulse just until smooth
- Let the chicken rest for a couple minutes after cooking so it does not lose all those juices when you cut into it
03 -
- Room temperature avocado blends into a much smoother dressing than cold avocado
- Adding a pinch of cumin to the chicken seasoning gives it a subtle smoky depth