How is this version different from Sweetgreen's?

This recipe is an interpretation based on a several sources, and it will vary slightly in terms of flavor. Most notably, we used chicken breasts instead of thighs. For every other component, we tried to reasonably recreate it! We also did a few taste-test comparisons in the name of research. 😉

Hot Honey Chicken Plate (Sweetgreen Dupe)

Description

The hot honey chicken plate at Sweetgreen is delicious, with blackened chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, quinoa, a carrot and cabbage slaw and crispy onions on top. But since Sweetgreen is pretty expensive, we decided to make our own at home! This recipe is perfect for meal prep, and will save you money!

Ingredients

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Blackened Chicken:

2 pounds chicken breast or thighs
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 heaping teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Sweet potatoes:

1 pound sweet potatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon nutritional yeast

Hot Honey Dressing:

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Cabbage-carrot Slaw:

4 cups cabbage
1 1/2 cups shredded carrot
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Juice of 1/2 lime

Quinoa

1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed
3 cups vegetable or chicken broth/stock

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Instructions

Marinate the chicken. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil and balsamic vinegar, and add in all the spices. Whisk to combine, then toss in the chicken and use tongs to get them evenly coated. Cover with plastic wrap and move to the fridge to marinate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
Roast your sweet potatoes. Wash your sweet potatoes, then cut them into roughly 1" rounds and quarter each round. In a mixing bowl, toss with olive oil and spices until evenly coated, then move to a sheet pan and place in a preheated 400˚F oven for roughly 25-30 minutes, tossing them halfway through.
Make the quinoa. While your sweet potatoes are cooking, add quinoa to a pot and add broth or water, then cook according to package directions.
Make the slaw. Slice cabbage thinly. Grate carrots or use pre-shredded carrots, and combine cabbage, carrots, and the rest of the slaw ingredients in a mixing bowl.
Cook the chicken. At this point, your chicken should have been in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. We'd recommend marinating for about 2-3 hours for maximum flavor, but you can take it out now and move it to the grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat. Make sure there's a high heat oil in your grill pan or that your grill grates are well lubricated. Cook until one side is blackened (about 6-8 minutes) then flip and cook for another 6-8 minutes. The chicken should reach an internal temperature of around 165˚F. Let it rest for a few minutes, then cut into roughly 1" x 1" pieces.
Make the hot honey dressing: In a mixing bowl, combine all of the dressing ingredients and whisk vigorously to combine.
Assemble. Add a cup of quinoa to a plate, add a few pieces of chicken and sweet potato, a half cup of slaw, pour over as much dressing as you like, and top with crispy shallots.

Notes

Crispy shallots (optional). This is bit tricky and takes around 10 minutes, so feel free to skip if you don't have the time. Slice 1-2 shallots thinly (a mandoline works great), and move to a cold pan, and cover with oil. Turn heat to medium or medium low, and watch the shallots closely. Once they start to fry and bubble, maintain the heat on low or slightly above low (the oil should be around 220˚F-240˚F) - just make sure the shallots keep bubbling. Once they're a pale golden brown, pour them out into a sieve placed atop a mixing bowl. Then move the onions to a paper towel to siphon off any excess oil, and sprinkle generously with kosher salt.

Storage: Assemble the bowls in airtight containers and refrigerate for up to 5 days. We like to store the sauce separately in a small container.

Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Salads
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 741
Sugar: 17 g
Sodium: 1638 mg
Fat: 33.3 g
Carbohydrates: 64.5 g
Fiber: 8.3 g
Protein: 45.4 g