Hearty kale, nutty wild rice, roasted chicken, sweet potatoes, crisp apples, almonds, and tangy balsamic dressing in one nourishing bowl.
# What You’ll 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 and 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 5 minutes before slicing.
05 - Rinse rice under cold water. Combine rice and water or broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 35-40 minutes until tender. Drain any 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 a pinch of salt for 1-2 minutes until tender.
08 - For each serving, start with a bed of massaged kale. Layer wild rice, roasted sweet potatoes, sliced chicken, diced apple, sliced almonds, and crumbled goat cheese. Drizzle generously with balsamic dressing.
09 - Serve immediately while components are warm.
