Fall Sweet Potato Harvest Bowl (Printable)

A vibrant nourishing bowl with roasted chicken, caramelized sweet potatoes, crisp apples, kale, almonds, goat cheese, and tangy balsamic vinaigrette.

# What You Need:

→ Protein

01 - 2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 14 ounces)

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (approximately 1 pound 2 ounces)
03 - 4 cups fresh kale, stems removed, chopped (approximately 4 ounces)
04 - 1 large apple, cored and thinly sliced

→ Dairy

05 - 3.5 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

→ Nuts

06 - 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted (approximately 1 ounce)

→ 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

# Directions:

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 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 to 30 minutes, flipping sweet potatoes halfway through, until potatoes are tender and chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F. Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
05 - Whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
06 - Massage chopped kale with a drizzle of vinaigrette in a large bowl until slightly softened, approximately 1 minute.
07 - Divide kale among 4 bowls. Top with roasted sweet potatoes, sliced chicken, apple slices, crumbled goat cheese, and toasted almonds.
08 - Drizzle each bowl with remaining balsamic vinaigrette before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything roasts on one sheet while you shower, hydrate, or actually enjoy your morning instead of hovering over the stove.
  • The contrast between warm roasted vegetables and crisp apples keeps your mouth interested through every bite, which beats monotonous eating every time.
  • Goat cheese and almonds add luxury without requiring special shopping or an intimidating ingredient list.
02 -
  • Massage your kale with vinaigrette before you assemble the bowl, not after—it's the only way to make that sturdy green actually pleasant to eat instead of chewy.
  • Don't slice the apples until you're ready to assemble, or they'll oxidize and turn brown, which tastes fine but looks like you forgot about them.
03 -
  • Toast your own almonds in a dry pan for exactly four to five minutes—they go from perfect to bitter in about thirty seconds, so stay nearby and listen for them to smell nutty and warm.
  • Don't skip the resting period for the chicken; five minutes of patience makes the difference between tender and tough.
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