Keto Bowls Fresh Vegetables Chicken (Printable version)
Fresh vegetable bowls with seasoned chicken and creamy avocado dressing, ready in 30 minutes.
# List of ingredients:
→ 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 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
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, as needed
# Directions:
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 - Wash and chop all vegetables as specified: dice cucumber, slice bell pepper, halve cherry tomatoes, shred cabbage, and slice avocado.
04 - Place avocado, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender. Process until smooth and creamy, adding water 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
05 - Divide romaine lettuce evenly among 4 bowls. Arrange cucumber, bell pepper, 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 immediately with lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You can prep all the components ahead and assemble in minutes for the fastest lunches imaginable
- The creamy dressing makes eating raw vegetables feel like a treat instead of a chore
- Each bowl stays satisfying for hours thanks to the perfect protein and healthy fat balance
02 -
- The dressing tastes even better after it sits for an hour, so make it first and let the flavors mingle while you prep everything else
- Warm chicken against cool vegetables is one of those small contrasts that makes these bowls feel special
- If your dressing seems too thick, remember it will thin out slightly in the fridge and a little goes a long way
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients blend into a smoother dressing, so take the yogurt and lime out while you chop everything else
- Taste your dressing before adding salt since both the yogurt and cheese already bring plenty of savory notes