Keto Bowls with Chicken Avocado (Print version)

Customizable bowls with spiced chicken, fresh vegetables, and rich avocado dressing for a nourishing low-carb meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ Protein

01 - 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, diced into 1-inch pieces
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp paprika
04 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
05 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Vegetables & Base

06 - 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
07 - 1 medium cucumber, diced
08 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
09 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
10 - 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage
11 - 1 small ripe 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 - 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
20 - 1 garlic clove, minced
21 - Salt and pepper to taste
22 - 2-3 tbsp water to thin

# How To Make It:

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 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to plate.
03 - Wash and chop lettuce, dice cucumber, slice bell pepper, halve tomatoes, shred cabbage, and slice avocado while chicken cooks.
04 - Blend avocado, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time until pourable consistency reaches.
05 - Divide lettuce among 4 bowls. Arrange cucumber, bell pepper, tomatoes, cabbage, avocado, and cooked chicken over lettuce in sections.
06 - Drizzle avocado dressing generously over each bowl. Sprinkle with shredded cheese, pumpkin seeds, and fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get that satisfying crunch from fresh vegetables while staying completely in ketosis, which feels like winning twice
  • The creamy avocado dressing ties everything together so you never feel like you're eating diet food
  • Each bowl becomes a different adventure depending on what vegetables you have lingering in your crisper drawer
02 -
  • The avocado dressing thickens as it sits, so make it right before serving or thin it with another splash of water
  • Let your chicken rest for a few minutes after cooking so those juices redistribute instead of running onto your lettuce
  • Dress the bowls right before eating, otherwise the crisp vegetables will start to wilt and lose their magic
03 -
  • Warm the chicken slightly before assembling if you've meal prepped it, as the contrast between warm protein and cold vegetables is incredible
  • Use a vegetable peeler to create thin ribbons of cucumber for a more elegant presentation that still delivers crunch

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