Keto Bowls with Avocado Dressing (Printable)
Colorful bowls with seasoned chicken, crisp vegetables, and creamy avocado dressing for an easy low-carb meal.
# 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
# Method:
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, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - Chop the cucumber into dice, slice the red bell pepper into strips, halve the cherry tomatoes, shred the red cabbage, and slice the avocado.
04 - Place avocado, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy, adding water 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
05 - Divide romaine lettuce evenly among 4 serving bowls. Arrange cucumber, bell pepper, cherry 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 immediately with lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- You get that crave-worthy crunch without touching a single carb-heavy ingredient
- The creamy avocado dressing makes every bite feel like restaurant quality
02 -
- Don't skip the water in the dressing or it'll be too thick to drizzle
- The dressing tastes even better after 10 minutes in the fridge
03 -
- A squeeze of fresh lime right before serving wakes up all the flavors
- Extra jalapeño slices will take this from mild to memorable