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Blackened Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls (Sweetgreen copycat)

Blackened Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls (Sweetgreen copycat)

Delicious Blackened Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls, gluten-free and dairy-free, perfect for a healthy meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 824 kcal

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • medium pot
  • baking sheet
  • Skillet
  • Small bowl
  • mason jar
  • cutting board
  • Meat mallet
  • strainer

Ingredients
  

For the Blackening Spice

  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary

For the Wild Rice

  • 1 cup wild rice
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

For the Sweet Potatoes

  • 1 large sweet potato, diced (about 4 cups)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

For the Hot Honey Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

For the Chicken

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon arrowroot or tapioca flour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

To Assemble

  • 4 cups thinly shredded red cabbage
  • 4 cups thinly sliced lacinato kale, ribs removed
  • ½ cup cilantro, chopped
  • ½ cup chopped smoked almonds

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 425℉.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, cayenne, thyme, garlic powder, black pepper, and rosemary. Set aside.
  • Pour the rice into a strainer and run under cold water until the water runs clear. Transfer to a medium pot with the chicken broth and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover. Cook for 40 minutes.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, add diced sweet potatoes, olive oil, salt, and 2 teaspoons of blackening spice. Toss to combine and roast for 25 to 30 minutes.
  • In a mason jar, add Dijon, olive oil, honey, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, cayenne, thyme, and salt. Shake until emulsified.
  • Pound chicken breasts to ¼-inch thickness, season with blackening spice and remaining kosher salt. Sear in a skillet over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine cabbage, kale, and cilantro. Toss with Hot Honey Dressing.
  • Divide greens among bowls. Add wild rice, sweet potatoes, sliced chicken, smoked almonds, and drizzle with dressing.

Notes

This recipe is a copycat of Sweetgreen's famous bowls, offering a healthy and flavorful meal option.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 824kcalCarbohydrates: 69gProtein: 53gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 25gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 2192mgPotassium: 1673mgFiber: 11gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 11985IUVitamin C: 78mgCalcium: 215mgIron: 5mg
Keyword Blackened Chicken, dairy-free, Gluten-Free, Healthy Recipe, Sweet Potato Bowls, Sweetgreen Copycat
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