Meal Bite: Balsamic Chicken Kale Bowl

Hi Busies!

There’s nothing like a kale bowl to help you get back on track with healthy eating.  I usually try to make healthy choices (except for dessert, which I’m powerless to avoid), but sometimes life gets in the way!  Between:

• a dinner out with friends,
• on-the-go work lunches during an extra crazy work week,
• a serious craving for some Chick Fil-A, and
• free double chocolate chip cookies at work,

I was feeling extra sluggish and ready to get back to some clean and healthy eating.  My favorite way to do that is to grab a kale bowl meal from the freezer.  I know I’ll have healthy dinners ready to go for the next 2 nights, and it helps me keep my week on track!

Kale bowls are so versatile and make a great base to throw in whatever favorite or seasonal roasted veggies you want!  You can also experiment with the toppings and main flavors, like this kale bowl drizzled in peanut sauce or this one with a sun-dried tomato spread.  

With fall just around the corner, sweet potato was just begging to be included in this bowl, and that sweetness makes the perfect contrast to the tangy bite of this balsamic chicken.  The extra balsamic reduction coats the kale and brown rice, bringing all the elements of this dish together.  I also recommend sprinkling something salty and crunchy over top – sunflower seeds or pepitas would both be perfect!

This recipe is perfect for meal prep.  Saute the kale and chicken while the rice cooks and the sweet potato roasts in the oven.  The sauce comes together in a snap, just simmering for 10 minutes or so.  Pop it all in a bag together and freeze until you’re ready to eat!

What’s your favorite way to indulge?  What helps you get back on track?  Let me know in the comments below!