Hearty Chicken & Quinoa Harvest Bowl with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

This Hearty Chicken & Quinoa Harvest Bowl takes the cozy, whole-grain comfort of a classic farro bowl and makes it fully gluten-free by swapping in protein-rich quinoa, a naturally gluten-free grain with the same nutty bite and chew. Crispy-skinned, juicy roasted chicken thighs sit atop a bed of fluffy quinoa and caramelized root vegetables like sweet potato, carrot, and red onion, all brought together with a bright, tangy apple cider vinaigrette that cuts through the richness of the roasted chicken. Built for an easy hour of mostly hands-off cooking, this recipe roasts the chicken and vegetables together on one sheet pan while the quinoa simmers on the stovetop, making weeknight cleanup a breeze. There are no mushrooms, anchovies, or blue cheese here — just straightforward, wholesome ingredients that come together into a satisfying, nutritionally balanced dinner that's safe for anyone following a strict gluten-free diet. Perfect for meal prep or a cozy family dinner, this harvest bowl delivers big fall flavors any time of year. Every ingredient, from the quinoa to the apple cider vinegar, is naturally gluten-free, so just double-check your labels and you're ready to enjoy a hearty, healing bowl of comfort food without the worry.

Ingredients

• 8 piecebone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, about 2.5 lbs total
• 2 mediumsweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3 largecarrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 largered onion, cut into wedges
• 4 tbspolive oil, divided
• 1 tspgarlic powder
• 1.5 tspdried thyme, divided
• 1.5 tspsalt, divided, plus more to taste
• 1 tspblack pepper, divided, plus more to taste
• 1.5 cupquinoa, rinsed; certified gluten-free
• 2.75 cupgluten-free chicken broth
• 3 tbspapple cider vinegar
• 1 tspDijon mustard, certified gluten-free
• 1 tbsphoney
• 5 tbspextra virgin olive oil, for the vinaigrette
• 2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
• 0.33 cupdried cranberries, optional, for topping

Method

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