Fall Sweet Potato Harvest Bowl (Print Version)

Vibrant bowl with roasted chicken, caramelized sweet potatoes, crisp apples, kale, almonds, goat cheese, and balsamic vinaigrette for autumn.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Protein

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

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 1.1 lbs)
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 (about 1 oz), toasted

→ Dressing

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

→ Roasting

12 - 2 tbsp olive oil
13 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
14 - 1/2 tsp 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 tbsp olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread on half of the baking sheet.
03 - Drizzle chicken breasts with 1 tbsp 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, until potatoes are tender and chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F. Let chicken rest 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 and serve immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It feels fancy enough for company but honest enough for a quiet Tuesday lunch.
  • Everything roasts on one pan while you make the vinaigrette, so cleanup is refreshingly minimal.
  • The contrast of textures—creamy cheese, crunchy almonds, tender greens—keeps every bite interesting.
02 -
  • Don't skip the resting step for the chicken—those five minutes let the juices redistribute, making the meat noticeably juicier than if you slice it right away.
  • Massaging the kale changes everything; raw kale in a salad can taste a bit harsh, but this gentle technique makes it tender and almost creamy without any cooking.
03 -
  • If your almonds aren't toasted, do it yourself in a dry skillet over medium heat for about three minutes—you'll taste the difference immediately.
  • The secret to perfectly cooked chicken on a sheet pan is not moving it around; let it develop a golden exterior, then check the temperature only once.
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