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Hummus Crusted Chicken
This hummus crusted chicken is made with a layer of hummus on top of the chicken that gets a nice browning and keeps the chicken flavorful.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 4 (6 ounce) chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup hummus
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper. In a medium bowl, combine the hummus and spices. Rub the mixture evenly all over the chicken breasts on both sides.
- 3
Place the hummus covered chicken on the prepared sheet pan and bake for 15–20 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160° F internal temperature. Then broil it for 1–2 minutes, watching so it doesn't burn.
- 4
Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with a side of couscous and veggies, if desired.