Keto Bowl Chicken Avocado (Printable Version)
Protein-rich bowl with crisp vegetables and tangy avocado dressing.
# What You 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)
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine chicken pieces with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl, tossing to coat evenly.
02 - Heat 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 creamy and pourable consistency is achieved.
05 - Divide chopped romaine lettuce evenly among 4 serving bowls, creating a bed for toppings.
06 - Arrange cucumber, bell pepper, tomatoes, red cabbage, avocado slices, and cooked chicken attractively over lettuce.
07 - Drizzle bowls generously with avocado dressing. Top with shredded cheese, pumpkin seeds, and fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get to eat with your hands when no ones looking and call it deconstructed
- The prep happens once and youve got lunch sorted for days
02 -
- Over blending the dressing makes it thin and sad so check frequently
- Room temperature ingredients blend smoother so plan accordingly
03 -
- Massage the cabbage with a pinch of salt to soften it slightly
- Toast the pumpkin seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes first