Golden Turmeric Chicken & Wild Rice Meal Prep Bowl
Sheet-pan turmeric chicken and sweet potato over wild rice with massaged kale.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 50 min
- Total
- 1 hr 5 min
- Makes
- 4 bowls
This is the meal prep version of our Golden Turmeric Chicken & Wild Rice Bowl. The chicken roasts with sweet potato on a sheet pan instead of searing, and the kale is massaged raw so it stays green and firm for days.
Why this recipe works
Roasting chicken and sweet potato together saves time. Massaged raw kale holds up in the fridge better than cooked greens.
Ingredient notes
Turmeric stains; use a dark pan or foil.
Common mistakes
- Under-cooking the wild rice.
- Crowding the sheet pan.
What to serve with it
Tahini or yogurt sauce.
Meal prep
Lasts 4 days.
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Cooking tips
Cook the wild rice ahead; it keeps 5 days. Chop the kale finely.
Swaps and variations
Use a wild rice blend (shorter cooking). Use spinach (add after reheating).
Storing and reheating
Refrigerate within 2 hours for up to 4 days. Reheat to 165°F (74°C).
Recipe
Golden Turmeric Chicken & Wild Rice Meal Prep Bowl
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 50 min
- Total
- 1 hr 5 min
- Makes
- 4 bowls
Ingredients
You’ll need: rimmed sheet pan; medium saucepan; 4 meal prep containers; instant-read thermometer
Method
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Simmer the wild rice in the water 45 to 50 minutes, until tender. Drain.
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Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss the chicken and sweet potato with the oil, turmeric, pepper and 1 teaspoon salt and spread on a sheet pan.
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Roast 25 to 30 minutes, stirring once, until the sweet potato is tender and the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
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Massage the kale with the lemon juice and remaining salt for 2 minutes until softened.
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Divide rice, kale and the chicken mixture among 4 containers and cool before sealing.
Questions
How is this different from our Golden Turmeric Chicken & Wild Rice Bowl?
Sheet-pan roasting with sweet potato and raw massaged kale for meal prep.
Can I freeze it?
Yes, without the kale.
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