Keto Bowls with Chicken (Printable Version)
Protein-rich bowls with seasoned chicken, 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 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
# Directions:
01 - In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
02 - Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 7-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - Chop the cucumber, slice the red bell pepper, halve the cherry tomatoes, shred the cabbage, and slice the avocado as specified.
04 - Blend the avocado, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth. Gradually add water until a creamy, pourable consistency is reached.
05 - Divide the romaine lettuce evenly among 4 bowls. Arrange the cucumber, bell pepper, tomatoes, red cabbage, avocado slices, and cooked chicken on top of the lettuce.
06 - Drizzle the avocado dressing generously over each bowl. Sprinkle with shredded cheese, pumpkin seeds, and fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get that satisfying crunch from fresh vegetables while staying deep in ketosis
- The creamy avocado dressing makes everything taste like a restaurant meal
02 -
- Dont skip the water in the dressing or it will be too thick to drizzle properly
- The chicken continues cooking slightly after you remove it from the heat, so dont overcook
03 -
- Let the dressing sit for 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together
- Toast the pumpkin seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes to bring out their nutty flavor