Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Place the wild rice in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold water for about 20 seconds. In a small saucepan, combine the wild rice, water, olive oil and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes (see notes).¼ cup wild rice blend, ½ cup water, 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil, pinch sea salt
- Meanwhile, whisk all of the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside.1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon honey, pinch garlic powder, sea salt, freshly ground black pepper
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a small sheet pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup. Wash, peel and slice the sweet potato into thin half moons. Toss with olive oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper until evenly coated. Spread the sweet potatoes on one half of the sheet pan in a single layer leaving a little space between pieces, and roast for 12 minutes.½ medium sweet potato, ½ teaspoon olive oil, ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder, pinch sea salt, pinch freshly ground black pepper
- Wash, dry and finely chop the kale, chop the almonds and half the apple, and set aside.1 cup finely chopped kale, 1 tablespoon unsalted roasted almonds, ½ red apple
- Cube the chicken and toss with olive oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Once the sweet potatoes have cooked for 12 minutes, remove them from the oven, flip them over, and spread out the chicken on the other half of the sheet pan and roast for an additional 12 minutes.½ medium chicken breast, ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder, pinch sea salt, pinch freshly ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon olive oil
- Remove the rice from the heat and let rest for 10 minutes before stirring. If there's any extra liquid, drain it off. Add the red wine vinegar and stir gently to incorporate and fluff the rice.¼ teaspoon red wine vinegar
- Line a serving bowl with the kale, then top in sections with the chicken, wild rice, apples, sweet potatoes, almonds and some crumbled goat cheese.1 tablespoon goat cheese
- Serve with balsamic vinaigrette, drizzled or on the side.
Nutrition
Notes
Wild rice blend: Reduce cook time to about 25-30 minutes if needed, depending on the mix (check instructions on the packaging.)
Meal prep: Store components separately for up to 3 days. Add apple and dressing just before serving.
Dairy free: Skip goat cheese or use dairy-free feta.
Nut free: Use roasted pumpkin seeds.
