Keto Bowls with Chicken (Printable Version)
Protein-packed bowls with seasoned chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy 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 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 breast with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a 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 the romaine lettuce, dice the cucumber, slice the red bell pepper, halve the cherry tomatoes, shred the red cabbage, and slice the avocado.
04 - Combine avocado, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender. Blend until smooth, adding water 1 tablespoon at a time until desired pourable 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 avocado dressing generously over each bowl. Sprinkle with shredded cheese, pumpkin seeds, and fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
# Chef's Tips:
01 -
- You get that satisfying restaurant bowl experience at home in under 30 minutes
- The dressing keeps everything tasting fresh for days, making it perfect for lunch prep
02 -
- Over-blending the dressing can make it thin and watery, so pulse just until smooth
- The cabbage stays crunchy for days, but the cucumber can get soggy if dressed too far ahead
03 -
- Toast the pumpkin seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes before adding to the bowls for extra nutty flavor
- Double the dressing recipe and keep it in a jar for quick salads all week