Keto Bowls with Creamy Avocado (Printable version)
Fresh vegetables, seasoned chicken, and creamy avocado dressing come together in these vibrant low-carb bowls.
# 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 - Combine diced chicken with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl, tossing to coat evenly.
02 - Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken and cook 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 specified.
04 - Place avocado, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lime juice, minced 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 bowls. Arrange cucumber, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red cabbage, avocado slices, and cooked chicken on top of the lettuce.
06 - Drizzle avocado dressing generously over each bowl. Top with shredded cheese, pumpkin seeds, and fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get that restaurant style bowl experience without spending 18 dollars on lunch
- The creamy dressing makes you forget youre eating something so healthy
02 -
- A slightly underripe avocado will make your dressing grainy instead of smooth and creamy
- The dressing thickens in the fridge so thin it with a splash of water before serving leftovers
03 -
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after cooking so it stays juicy
- Mix half the dressing into the lettuce and drizzle the rest on top