Ingredients
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
Wild Rice:
- 1 cup wild rice
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Sweet Potatoes:
- 1 large sweet potato, diced (about 4 cups)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Hot Honey Dijon 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
Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon arrowroot or tapioca flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups thinly shredded red cabbage
- 4 cups thinly sliced lacinato kale, ribs removed
- ½ cup cilantro, chopped
- ½ cup chopped smoked almonds
Salad:
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425℉.
- Mix the Blackening Spice: In a small bowl, combine paprika, cayenne, thyme, garlic powder, black pepper, and rosemary. Set aside.
- Make the Wild Rice: Rinse the rice under cold water, then cook in chicken broth and salt until tender and fluffy, about 40 minutes.
- Roast the Sweet Potatoes: Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and 2 teaspoons of the blackening spice. Roast at 425℉ for 25-30 minutes.
- Make the Hot Honey Dijon Dressing: Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar and shake until smooth. Refrigerate until needed.
- Sear the Chicken: Pound chicken breasts to 1/4-inch thickness, coat with spice mixture, and sear in a skillet until cooked through.
- Assemble: Toss cabbage, kale, and cilantro with dressing. Divide greens among bowls, add rice, sweet potatoes, sliced chicken, smoked almonds, and additional dressing.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level of the blackening seasoning to suit your taste preferences.
- Feel free to customize the salad ingredients with your favorite greens or toppings.
- Ensure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165℉ for safe consumption.
- Leftover bowls can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting, Searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg