Hummus-Crusted Chicken

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Hummus goes from appetizer to main dish as a rich, tangy coating on chicken breasts. In the oven, the hummus coating caramelizes slightly and the sprinkle of sesame seeds turns extra-crunchy and nutty. For leftovers, you could slice up the chicken and tuck it into a pita with crisp lettuce, cucumbers and tomatoes.

By
Robin Bashinsky
Robin Bashinsky
Robin Bashinsky

Robin Bashinsky is a professional chef whose background includes stints at Birmingham fine-dining restaurants Daniel George and Hot and Hot Fish Club.

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hummus-chicken
Prep Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
Nutrition Profile:
Low-Carb Nut-Free Dairy-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Soy-Free Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup prepared hummus

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (from 1 lemon)

  • ½ teaspoon paprika

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

  • 4 (6 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • ¼ cup toasted sesame seeds

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

  • Lemon wedges for serving

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.

  2. Whisk hummus, cumin, lemon zest, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Spread the mixture evenly on both sides of chicken breasts. Sprinkle both sides with sesame seeds, pressing gently to adhere. Place on the prepared pan.

  3. Roast the chicken until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 160 degrees F, about 20 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes (the temperature will increase to 165 degrees F). Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, December 2018

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

307 Calories
13g Fat
9g Carbs
39g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 chicken breast
Calories 307
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 39g 79%
Total Fat 13g 16%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Vitamin A 340IU 7%
Vitamin C 3mg 4%
Folate 51mcg 13%
Sodium 387mg 17%
Calcium 129mg 10%
Iron 4mg 21%
Magnesium 95mg 23%
Potassium 441mg 9%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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