Paprika Herb Chicken Quinoa Bowl (Printer Friendly)

Tender paprika chicken with roasted seasonal vegetables over fluffy quinoa, finished with rose harissa

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
04 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
05 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
06 - 1 garlic clove, minced
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Roasted Vegetables

09 - 1 medium zucchini, diced
10 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
11 - 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
12 - 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
13 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
14 - 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
15 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
16 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Quinoa

17 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
18 - 2 cups vegetable broth
19 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Dressing & Garnish

20 - 2 tablespoons rose harissa paste
21 - 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt, optional
22 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
23 - Lemon wedges for serving

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss zucchini, bell peppers, and red onion with 2 tablespoons olive oil, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Roast vegetables for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and tender.
04 - In a medium bowl, mix 2 tablespoons olive oil, smoked paprika, oregano, thyme, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and coat evenly on all sides.
05 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
06 - Combine rinsed quinoa, vegetable broth, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
07 - Divide cooked quinoa between four serving bowls. Top with roasted vegetables and sliced chicken.
08 - Drizzle each bowl with rose harissa. Add a dollop of Greek yogurt if using, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

# Pro Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks at once, so by the time you've sliced the chicken, dinner is basically ready.
  • The rose harissa adds that unexpected warmth that makes people ask what you did differently.
  • It's naturally gluten-free without feeling like you sacrificed anything.
02 -
  • Don't skip letting the chicken rest—it's the difference between dry meat and juicy meat, and 5 minutes really does matter.
  • Rinsing the quinoa actually changes the flavor and texture noticeably, so don't skip that step even if it feels unnecessary.
03 -
  • Cut your vegetables roughly the same size so they finish roasting at the same time—uneven pieces lead to some burning while others stay raw.
  • Let your skillet get properly hot before adding the chicken so you get a good sear that locks in the juices.
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