Keto Bowls with Avocado Dressing (Print)

Build colorful bowls with crisp vegetables, seasoned protein, and homemade avocado dressing for a satisfying low-carb meal.

# Ingredient list:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Combine diced chicken with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Toss until evenly coated.
02 - Heat 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 cabbage, and slice avocado as specified.
04 - Blend avocado, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time until desired creamy 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 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 Tips:

01 -
  • The creamy avocado dressing tastes so rich you will forget you are eating low-carb
  • Everything can be prepped ahead and assembled in under five minutes
  • The combination of warm spiced chicken and crisp vegetables is incredibly satisfying
02 -
  • The dressing thickens up in the fridge so thin it with a splash of water before serving leftovers
  • Warm chicken against cold crisp vegetables is what makes these bowls feel special
  • Red cabbage stays crunchy for days so these bowls actually keep well for meal prep
03 -
  • Use a microplane to mince the garlic so it disappears into the dressing without any harsh bites
  • Let the chicken rest for a couple minutes after cooking so it stays juicy

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