Keto Bowls with Chicken and Vegetables (Print Version)
Customizable bowls with seasoned chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy avocado dressing perfect for keto meals.
# 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 freshly ground 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 Make It:
01 - Toss diced chicken with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a 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 - Wash and chop all vegetables according to ingredient list. Keep refrigerated until assembly.
04 - Combine avocado, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender. Process until smooth, adding water 1 tablespoon at a time until desired pourable consistency is reached.
05 - Divide romaine lettuce evenly among 4 serving bowls. Arrange cucumber, bell pepper, cherry 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 -
- The creamy avocado dressing comes together in two minutes flat and makes literally everything taste better
- You can prep all the vegetables on Sunday and assemble these bowls in under five minutes on busy weeknights
02 -
- The secret to restaurant-worthy presentation is arranging ingredients in sections rather than tossing everything together
- This bowl keeps beautifully for up to three days if you store the dressing separately and add it right before eating
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- Let the cooked chicken rest for 5 minutes before assembling the bowls so it retains more juices
- Taste the dressing before adding water, sometimes it is perfect without any thinning at all