Hummus chicken. Hummus makes for a super simple sauce in this delicious baked chicken recipe! The hummus protects the lean chicken breasts from the oven's intense heat, resulting in baked chicken that's incredibly juicy beneath a tender crust. Chicken breasts are coated in a thin layer of hummus and baked in this fast and delicious weeknight dinner idea.

Spreads: Hummus, tzatziki, mayonnaise, sour cream, or guacamole. Served over hummus and pita, this recipe is savory and oh so delish! I mean, who doesn't love roasty-toasty chicken that has been seasoned to perfection with lemon, cumin, paprika and turmeric?! You can have Hummus chicken using 9 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Hummus chicken

You need 2 of chicken breasts.
It's 1 of hummus.
You need 1 of zucchini, chopped.
Prepare 1 of small onion, chopped.
You need 1 of salt.
You need 1 of pepper.
It's 1 of paprika.
Prepare 1 of lemon juice.
It's 1 of olive oil, extra virgin.

I made it twice last week. Featuring simple ingredients like shredded chicken, hummus, chopped fresh veggies. Lean chicken breast is kept moist in a creamy hummus shell, which adds flavor, fiber and protein. It's served over roasted zucchini but you can also sub in your favorite roasted veggies instead.

Hummus chicken step by step

Preheat oven to 375.
Place chopped onion and zucchini in bottom of lightly oiled baking dish.
Place chicken on top of onion and zucchini. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and lemon juice..
Coat chicken with hummus.
Bake for 35-45 min or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.

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