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baked hummus chicken with chopped almonds on top.
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5-Ingredient Baked Hummus Chicken

A protein-dense, flavorful baked hummus chicken that comes together in less than 20 minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 50.3kcal
Author: Max

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken tenders or breasts
  • 1 Cup hummus of choice
  • ½ Cup raw almonds chopped (nut-free alt. whole sunflower or pumpkin seeds)
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons chopped fresh dill alt 2 teaspoons dried dill
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C).
  • Then defrost your chicken in warm water if using from frozen, and chop the fresh dill & almonds (or keep seeds of choice whole, if using).
  • Line your baking sheet with aluminum foil. Layer the chicken tenders (or breasts) along the bottom of the pan, and then pour over your olive oil and sprinkle on the dill and sea salt.
  • Dollop on your hummus and then spread it evenly over the chicken, then sprinkle the chopped almonds or seeds over the top.
  • Fold the sides of the aluminum foil up over the chicken, and then bake it in the oven for 13-15 minutes on convection. Once the tenders reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) as measured by a meat thermometer, your hummus crusted chicken is all ready.

Notes

Swapping Spices: if you don't have fresh or dried dill, you could also swap the called-for amount for either 1 teaspoon of cumin or ½ tablespoon whole nigella seeds. If you don't have histamine issues, the cumin is probably an easier swap, as most hummus recipes call for a bit of cumin, anyway. 1 teaspoon of sumac powder would be delicious, as well!
Different Cuts of Chicken: if using whole chicken breasts or thighs, you may need to up the bake time to 16 or 17 minutes for breasts or 30 to 35 minutes for thighs. Overbaking them can make the chicken tough, so no matter what cut you use, just make sure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 50.3kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.04g | Protein: 33.55g | Fat: 23.49g | Saturated Fat: 3.08g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 31g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 82.78mg | Sodium: 512.03mg | Fiber: 5.57g | Sugar: 0.65g