This is from one of my girlfriends who prefers anonymity! I was in her house when this was cooking and of course I asked to know all about the recipe because it smelled so good. She said it was a big hit so she’s sharing with us!
She told me that she used Publix Lemon Hummus and it was tastier than probably the plain would be. She said it is easy, quick and healthy! And it’s a little different twist on regular baked chicken. The only bummer is that you have to turn up your oven in the summer but it was still fresh and light!!
Source: https://blog.myfitnesspal.com/baked-hummus-crusted-chicken
Ingredients
- 4 (6 ounces or 170 grams each) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
- 3 medium zucchini or yellow summer squash, roughly chopped (588 grams total)
- 1 medium (110 grams) onion, roughly chopped
- 1 cup hummus (246 grams), homemade or store-bought (certified gluten-free if necessary)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika, divided
- 1 lemon, quartered
Directions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Spray two glass baking dishes with cooking spray.
While oven is preheating, pat the chicken dry. Season chicken breast with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add the chicken breast and hummus into a small bowl and toss until well-coated.
In a glass baking pan, toss the zucchini and onion with olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until coated. Pat vegetables down until it makes an even layer in the baking pan. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon paprika. Bake for 15 minutes.
In the second glass baking dish, add the chicken breast. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon paprika.
Place both baking dishes into the oven at 450 degrees F. Bake the vegetables for about 15 minutes, and bake the chicken for about 20 minutes. Serve each chicken breast with about 3/4 cup of vegetables and 1 lemon wedge.
Nutrition Information
Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 1 (6 ounce chicken breast) + 3/4 cups veggies + 1 lemon wedge
Per serving: Calories: 358; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 90mg; Sodium: 785mg; Carbohydrate: 22g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 39g
Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 869mg; Iron: 15%; Vitamin A: 12%; Vitamin C: 66%; Calcium: 11%
Energizing Tips (optional)
- Serve with 1 small baked sweet potato for more calories, fiber, carbs and sweetness. (Per serving: Calories: 412; Total Fat: 11g; Carbohydrate: 34g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 8g; Protein: 40g)
- Serve with 1 whole grain pita for more calories, fiber and carbs. (Per serving: Calories: 528; Total Fat: 13g; Carbohydrate: 57g; Dietary Fiber: 10g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 45g)