Description
These Blackened Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls are a delicious and nutritious meal option. Tender chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, and a flavorful honey mustard dressing come together with fresh greens for a satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For the Bowls:
- 1 large sweet potato, diced (about 4 cups)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups thinly shredded red cabbage
- 4 cups thinly sliced lacinato kale (ribs removed)
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 cup cooked wild rice
For the Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Smoked almonds for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Roast Sweet Potatoes: Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil and spices. Roast until tender.
- Prepare Dressing: Whisk together mustard, honey, vinegar, oil, lemon juice, garlic, and seasonings.
- Cook Chicken: Season and sear chicken in a skillet until cooked through.
- Assemble Bowls: Toss greens with dressing. Divide among bowls, top with sweet potatoes, rice, and sliced chicken.
- Finish: Drizzle with remaining dressing and add smoked almonds if desired.
Notes
- You can swap wild rice for quinoa or brown rice.
- For extra smoky flavor, add ½ teaspoon smoked paprika to the spice blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting, Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg