Paprika Herb Chicken Quinoa Bowl (Printer-Friendly)

Juicy spiced chicken with roasted vegetables and fluffy quinoa, topped with fragrant 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

# Steps:

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

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Everything cooks at the same time, so you're genuinely done in under an hour without the stress.
  • The rose harissa adds this floral, gentle heat that catches you by surprise in the best way.
  • It's the kind of bowl that looks restaurant-quality but tastes like someone who actually knows you made it.
02 -
  • Don't skip pounding your chicken to even thickness, or your breasts will cook unevenly and some pieces will be dry while others are perfect.
  • Rose harissa is not interchangeable with regular harissa in terms of flavor—the floral notes are what make this bowl sing, so find it if you can, but regular harissa works in a pinch.
03 -
  • Butterfly your chicken breasts or pound them gently before cooking—thin, even pieces cook through without the exterior becoming tough.
  • Don't skip the resting time for both chicken and quinoa; it seems small but transforms the texture from rushed to intentional.
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