This Chicken Sweet Potato Recipe is a flavor-packed bowl with rice, roasted sweet potatoes, juicy chicken, crisp apples, almonds, and a balsamic dressing.
Author’s Notes
Sweetgreen Cravings, Solved!
Chicken Sweet Potato Recipe AKA The Harvest Bowl!
I’m back with another Sweetgreen bowl, and I’m so excited about this one! It’s my third copycat bowl, and since you all loved the hot honey chicken and BBQ chicken versions, I have a feeling you’ll be just as excited about this one.
I can’t get over how good it is. The roasted sweet potatoes, chicken, wild rice, and balsamic dressing just work together in the best way. I’ve been meal prepping a big batch and then throwing these bowls together for quick lunches or dinners all week. Even my kids love them (as long as theirs come without kale, nuts, or cheese). Honestly, it feels like a win every time I make this chicken sweet potato recipe!
Chicken Sweet Potato Recipe Ingredients
| Ingredient | Helpful Tip |
|---|---|
| Sweet potatoes & seasonings & olive oil | Cut into even slices so they roast evenly. Flip halfway through for extra crisp edges. |
| Wild rice mix | Use a boxed wild rice blend for flavor and convenience, or swap with quinoa, farro, or brown rice. |
| Chicken | Rotisserie chicken works great for a shortcut, or cook and chop fresh baked chicken if you prefer. |
| Kale & apples | Massage kale to soften and make it less bitter. Use crisp apples like Honeycrisp or Pink Lady for crunch. |
| Goat cheese & almonds & balsamic dressing | Swap goat cheese with feta if preferred. Toast almonds lightly for extra flavor, and shake the dressing well so it blends together fully. |
Storage
Meal Prep This Chicken Sweet Potato Recipe
- Sweet potatoes, rice & chicken: Store in airtight containers in the fridge for 3–4 days. Reheat rice until very hot, then mix in chicken to warm it through.
- Kale & apples: Store separately. Add apples just before serving to keep crisp.
- Goat cheese & almonds: Refrigerate cheese, keep almonds at room temp. Add both before serving.
- Dressing: Refrigerate in a jar up to 1 week. Shake before using.
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- Cut apples last: Dice right before serving to keep them bright and crisp. If prepping ahead, see my post on keeping apples from browning.
- Double dressing: It stores well and is great on salads or roasted veggies later.
- Toast nuts: A quick toast in a skillet or oven brings out extra flavor and crunch.
- Keep kale dry: If it’s damp, the bowl can turn watery. A salad spinner works best.
Quick Tip
Serve buffet-style: Put all ingredients out separately and let everyone build their own bowl.
the cook’s recipe Tips
How I Use My Leftovers!
This chicken sweet potato recipe makes amazing leftovers! Keep everything stored separately, then mix and match for straightforward meals throughout the week.
Leftover rice, chicken, and sweet potatoes are satisfying added into a wrap or pita for a quick handheld lunch. You can also toss the ingredients into a big salad or stir them into a simple soup base for a hearty next-day meal.
Variations
Dietary Swaps
For a vegetarian option, skip the chicken and add chickpeas or tofu for protein. To keep it dairy-free, skip the cheese or use your favorite plant-based substitute.
