Vibrant bowl with roasted chicken, wild rice, kale, sweet potatoes, apples, and tangy balsamic dressing.
# What You Need:
→ Proteins
01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 14 oz)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Grains
05 - 1 cup uncooked wild rice
06 - 2 cups water or chicken broth
→ Vegetables & Fruit
07 - 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
08 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 4 cups chopped kale, stems removed
12 - 1 medium apple, cored and diced
→ Toppings
13 - 1/3 cup sliced almonds
14 - 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
→ Balsamic Dressing
15 - 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
16 - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
17 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
18 - 1 teaspoon honey
19 - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
20 - Salt and pepper to taste
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss diced sweet potato with 1 tablespoon olive oil, smoked paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Spread on half of the baking sheet.
03 - Rub chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Place on the other half of the baking sheet.
04 - Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping sweet potatoes halfway through, until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and sweet potatoes are tender. Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
05 - Rinse wild rice under cold water. Combine rice with water or broth in a saucepan. Bring to boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 35-40 minutes until tender. Drain excess liquid.
06 - Whisk together balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
07 - Massage chopped kale with a drizzle of dressing and pinch of salt for 1-2 minutes until tender.
08 - Create each serving by layering massaged kale as base, then top with wild rice, roasted sweet potatoes, sliced chicken, diced apple, sliced almonds, and crumbled goat cheese. Drizzle with remaining balsamic dressing.
09 - Serve immediately while components are at optimal temperature.
