Vibrant Low-Carb Bowls (Print View)
Customizable low-carb bowls with seasoned chicken, fresh vegetables, and tangy avocado dressing for quick healthy meals.
# 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 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
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine diced chicken with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Toss until evenly coated.
02 - Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken and cook 7-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - Wash and chop romaine lettuce. Dice cucumber, slice bell pepper, halve cherry tomatoes, shred red cabbage, and slice avocado.
04 - Place avocado, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in blender. Blend until smooth. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time until desired creamy 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 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 Hints:
01 -
- The creamy avocado dressing makes every bite feel luxurious while keeping carbs low
- You can prep all components ahead and assemble in under five minutes
02 -
- The dressing thickens in the fridge so thin it with a little water right before serving
- Warm chicken against cold crisp vegetables is the contrast that makes these bowls special
03 -
- Warm your spices in a dry pan for 30 seconds before coating the chicken for deeper flavor
- The dressing tastes even better the next day so make a double batch