Delish Hummus Crusted Chicken Recipes
Juicy baked chicken breasts topped with a savory hummus crust seasoned with paprika, garlic, and lemon. An easy weeknight dinner with big Mediterranean flavor.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts about 4 small breasts
- 1 cup hummus plain or roasted red pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and lightly oil it.
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels. If very thick, pound to an even 0.75 inch thickness for even cooking.
- In a bowl, stir together hummus, olive oil, lemon juice, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Place chicken on the prepared sheet. Spread a thick layer of the hummus mixture over the tops of the breasts to fully cover.
- Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F at the thickest part. For deeper browning, broil for 2 minutes at the end.
- Rest 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
For extra flavor, use roasted red pepper hummus. Add sliced vegetables (zucchini, bell peppers, or tomatoes) to the pan to roast alongside the chicken. Leftovers keep in an airtight container up to 3 days.