Paprika Herb Chicken Quinoa Bowl (Printable)

Juicy spiced chicken meets roasted vegetables and fluffy quinoa, finished with fragrant rose harissa for a wholesome, satisfying meal.

# 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.
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 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 bowls. Top each with roasted vegetables and sliced chicken.
08 - Drizzle each bowl with rose harissa. Add a dollop of Greek yogurt if desired, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks at once, so you're done in under an hour without feeling rushed.
  • The paprika-herb chicken stays impossibly juicy, and people always ask for the seasoning trick.
  • Rose harissa sounds fancy but tastes like a gentle, fragrant hug at the end.
02 -
  • Don't skip the resting period after searing chicken or you'll squeeze out all those juices the moment you cut into it—five minutes is the difference between dry and juicy.
  • Rinse your quinoa before cooking even though it seems fussy, because the soapy coating will make your bowl taste bitter and dull.
03 -
  • Make the paprika spice rub the night before and refrigerate it on the chicken so the flavors deepen into the meat.
  • Roast extra vegetables even if you're only making the bowl for yourself—they're perfect cold with hummus the next day or tossed into a salad.
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