Keto Bowls with Avocado Dressing (Print Version)
Protein-rich layered bowls featuring seasoned chicken, fresh vegetables, and tangy avocado cream for wholesome low-carb dining.
# 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
# Steps:
01 - Toss diced chicken pieces with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until evenly coated.
02 - Heat a 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 into dice, slice red bell pepper into strips, halve cherry tomatoes, shred red cabbage, and slice avocado.
04 - Blend avocado, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time until desired creamy, pourable consistency is reached.
05 - Divide romaine lettuce evenly among 4 serving bowls. Arrange cucumber, bell pepper, tomatoes, red cabbage, avocado slices, and cooked chicken on top of the lettuce.
06 - Drizzle generously with avocado dressing. Sprinkle shredded cheese, pumpkin seeds, and fresh cilantro over each bowl. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything happens in one pan and one blender, minimal cleanup maximum satisfaction
- The creamy avocado dressing makes you forget youre eating something so healthy
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- The dressing thickens up in the fridge so thin it a bit more than you think you need to
- Room temperature chicken absorbs the dressing better than cold protein straight from the fridge
03 -
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after cooking so it does not release juices into your bowl
- A splash of apple cider vinegar in the dressing adds depth that keeps people guessing