Keto Bowls Chicken Avocado (Printable)

Protein-packed bowls with seasoned chicken, fresh vegetables, and rich 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 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 to thin as needed

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine diced chicken with 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 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. Keep ingredients separate for assembly.
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 achieved.
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 in sections.
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 -
  • You get that perfect crunch-to-creaminess ratio that makes healthy eating feel like a treat
  • Everything comes together in 30 minutes but looks like something from a fancy lunch place
  • The dressing is so good you will want to put it on everything else you make
02 -
  • The dressing needs to be made right before serving or the avocado will start to oxidize and turn brown
  • Warm chicken against crisp cold vegetables is what makes these bowls feel special
  • Do not skip the pumpkin seeds because that tiny crunch makes a huge difference
03 -
  • Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after cooking so it stays juicy
  • Use a food processor instead of a blender for the smoothest dressing

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