Fall Sweet Potato Harvest Bowl (Printable Version)

Nourishing bowl with roasted chicken, sweet potatoes, apples, kale, and goat cheese in balsamic vinaigrette.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Protein

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

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (18 oz)
03 - 4 cups kale, stems removed, chopped (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 (1 oz), toasted

→ 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 Make It:

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 until combined.
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 each 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 -
  • It comes together in under an hour but tastes like you spent the whole day cooking.
  • The combination of warm roasted vegetables and crisp raw elements keeps every bite interesting.
  • You can prep components ahead, making it perfect for meal planning without feeling rushed.
02 -
  • If your sweet potatoes are large, cut them smaller than you think you should—they need surface area to caramelize properly and get those crispy edges that make the whole bowl better.
  • The chicken will continue cooking as it rests, so don't overcook it on the sheet; pulling it out when it just hits 165°F keeps it juicy instead of stringy.
03 -
  • Prep your vinaigrette first thing—this gives the flavors a moment to meld while you're handling everything else, and it means you're not rushing at assembly time.
  • If you're meal prepping, keep the vinaigrette separate and assemble the bowls only when you're ready to eat; everything else holds beautifully for days.
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