Description
Savor hearty chicken bacon ranch keto bowls that deliver bold flavors and low-carb satisfaction. Crisp bacon, tender chicken, and creamy ranch create a protein-packed meal perfect for keto dieters seeking delicious comfort without compromising health goals.
Ingredients
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Protein Ingredients:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetables and Greens:
- 4 cups chopped romaine or mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
Seasoning and Dressing Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons water (to thin, if needed)
Instructions
- Heat a grill pan or skillet to medium temperature, ensuring an even cooking surface for the chicken.
- Massage chicken breasts with a blend of olive oil and aromatic seasonings including garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Sear chicken for approximately 5-6 minutes on each side, verifying internal temperature reaches 165F/74C for complete doneness.
- Allow chicken to rest and release juices for 5 minutes before slicing into tender strips.
- Craft ranch dressing by vigorously whisking mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a medley of dried herbs and spices.
- Adjust dressing consistency by incorporating water until smooth and pourable.
- Create a verdant base in serving bowls using crisp romaine or mixed greens.
- Layer sliced grilled chicken atop the greens with complementary ingredients: crumbled bacon, halved cherry tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, creamy avocado chunks, and thinly sliced red onion.
- Generously drizzle homemade ranch dressing across the assembled bowl, ensuring each ingredient is lightly coated.
- Serve immediately while ingredients remain fresh and vibrant.
Notes
- Optimize chicken texture by pounding breasts to even thickness before seasoning, ensuring uniform cooking and preventing dry edges.
- Swap regular bacon for turkey bacon to reduce fat content while maintaining keto-friendly protein levels.
- Customize ranch dressing by using Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for added protein and tangier flavor profile.
- Enhance meal prep efficiency by grilling extra chicken and preparing ranch dressing in advance, storing separately for quick weekday lunches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg