Fall Sweet Potato Harvest Bowl (Printable Version)

Vibrant bowl with roasted chicken, sweet potatoes, apples, kale, almonds, goat cheese, and balsamic vinaigrette

# What You Need:

→ Protein

01 - 2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 14 oz)

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 17.6 oz)
03 - 4 cups kale, stems removed, chopped (about 4.2 oz)
04 - 1 large apple, cored and thinly sliced

→ Dairy

05 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, crumbled

→ Nuts

06 - 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted (about 1 oz)

→ Dressing

07 - 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
08 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
09 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
10 - 1 teaspoon honey
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ For Roasting

12 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
13 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
14 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
15 - Salt and pepper to taste

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss diced sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread on half of the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Drizzle chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and place on the other half of the baking sheet.
04 - Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping sweet potatoes halfway through, until potatoes are tender and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
05 - While ingredients roast, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to create the dressing.
06 - Place chopped kale in a large bowl and massage with a small drizzle of vinaigrette for about 1 minute until slightly softened.
07 - Divide massaged kale evenly among 4 serving bowls. Top each with roasted sweet potatoes, sliced chicken, apple slices, crumbled goat cheese, and toasted almonds.
08 - Drizzle remaining vinaigrette over each bowl and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything cooks on one sheet, which means minimal cleanup and maximum time to actually enjoy your meal.
  • The combination of warm roasted vegetables, cool crisp apple, and creamy goat cheese creates this texture contrast that keeps you coming back for another bite.
  • It's naturally gluten-free and feels fancy enough to serve guests, but casual enough for a solo lunch.
02 -
  • Don't skip the resting period for the chicken—those five minutes let the juices redistribute so your slices stay tender instead of drying out on the cutting board.
  • The kale massage might seem optional, but it genuinely transforms tough raw leaves into something silky and pleasant that actually makes you want to eat your greens.
03 -
  • Toast your own almonds in a dry skillet for two to three minutes if you have time—the difference in flavor and crunch is genuinely remarkable and worth the minimal effort.
  • Don't be shy with the vinaigrette; the dressing is what ties everything together, and a well-dressed bowl tastes intentional rather than like you just threw things in a bowl.
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