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    Baked Hummus Chicken

    Published: Jun 11, 2021 · Modified: Sep 17, 2021 by Laura · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This baked hummus chicken recipe is an easy, delicious and healthy weeknight meal. It’s made with simple ingredients and ready in 30 minutes! Serve with a side of tzatziki, in a pita, over a Greek salad, etc.

    overhead photo of Baked Hummus Chicken in a baking dish

    I often get asked what we feed our family on a weekly basis, so I'm making it a priority to share some of our favorite weeknight dinners that are both adult and kid approved (like these Greek meatballs, lettuce wraps and this pizza casserole). This Hummus Chicken is one such recipe!

    This baked hummus chicken recipe is an easy, delicious and healthy weeknight meal. It’s made with simple ingredients and ready in 30 minutes and even my kids love eating it! Serve it with a side of tzatziki, in a pita, over a Greek salad, etc.

    Baked Hummus Chicken over salad

    Hummus Chicken: Ingredients & Substitutions

    This hummus chicken recipe doesn't have many ingredients, but here are a few notes on possible substitutions. 

    overhead photo of the ingredients in this Baked Hummus Chicken Recipe
    • Chicken breasts. I recommend using boneless, skinless chicken breasts to make this recipe. 
    • Olive oil. For the best flavor use a high-quality olive oil, you can also use avocado or canola oil.
    • Spices (paprika, garlic powder, onion powder). One of the things that makes this recipe special is the spice mixture that coats each piece of chicken. Feel free to adjust it to your tastes, if desired.
    • Dried oregano. I used dried oregano but you can use fresh if desired. 
    • Hummus. Choose your favorite variety and flavor - and feel free to mix it up! We are a classic hummus family (because of my picky son), but roasted red pepper hummus, spicy hummus, etc. would be great.
    • Lemon juice. freshly squeezed or bottled both work well! 

    How to make Hummus Chicken

    This baked hummus chicken is easy to make, as always we'll walk through the process step-by-step and don't forget to watch the video! 

    Make Spice Mixture

    In a small bowl, mix together salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and oregano. Then, place the chicken in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil, turn to coat each breast with oil.

    two overhead photos showing How to Make Baked Hummus Chicken

    Coat chicken breasts

    Next, evenly space the chicken breasts in a baking dish. Then sprinkle each chicken breast evenly with spice mixture (just less than 1 tsp per breast).

    two overhead photos showing How to Make Baked Hummus Chicken

    Spread Chicken with hummus

    Then, spread 2 TBS hummus on each chicken breast and drizzle the top of the hummus with lemon juice.If desired, add an extra dash of paprika on top of the hummus.

    Bake

    Bake for 25- 30 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F. I always recommend using an instant read thermometer to check the temperature of meat to make sure it is perfectly cooked. 

    two overhead photos showing How to Make Baked Hummus Chicken

    Serve

    I love serving this baked hummus chicken over a yummy salad (like this Greek Salad and this quinoa salad), with homemade tzatziki sauce and a side of homemade no knead bread. Sometimes I slice it up and serve it inside pita bread! We also love making roasted broccoli or roasted veggies to serve alongside this recipe. 

    Store

    This hummus chicken makes great leftovers, simply store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. 

    two plates of Baked Hummus Chicken over salad

    FAQs about Hummus Chicken

    How can you tell when chicken is done?

    The best way to know for certain your chicken is fully cooked (and not over cooked) is to use an instant read thermometer. Cook the chicken until the internal temperature is 160-165 degrees F.

    Can you freeze hummus chicken?

    This is a recipe I don't recommend freezing.

    More Delicious Recipes

    If you like this hummus chicken recipe, try these: 

    • I've mentioned it throughout this post, but this is the best tzatziki sauce ever. 
    • This baked hummus chicken pairs like a dream with this Greek salad recipe.
    • This baked falafel is one of my favorite meatless main dishes. 
    • Who doesn't love avocado chicken salad?! YUM!
    • Chocolate hummus is a yummy and healthy snack. 
    • These crunchy roasted chickpeas would be a great addition to a hummus chicken salad. 
    • This baked pesto chicken is another delicious & easy chicken dish.
    overhead photo of baked hummus chicken sliced over a salad

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    Baked Hummus Chicken Recipe

    Laura
    This baked hummus chicken recipe is an easy, delicious and healthy weeknight meal. It’s made with simple ingredients and ready in 30 minutes! Serve with a side of tzatziki, in a pita, over a salad, etc.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American, Mediterranean
    Servings 4 Servings
    Calories 219 kcal

    Equipment

    • 9x13" baking dish
    • instant read thermometer

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 lbs chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
    • 1 TBS olive oil
    • 1 tsp sea salt
    • ¼ tsp black pepper
    • 1 tsp paprika
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • ½ tsp onion powder
    • 2 tsp oregano
    • ½ cup hummus
    • 1 TBS lemon juice

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 9x13” baking dish. Set aside.
    • Mix together salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and oregano.
    • Place chicken in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil, turn to coat each breast with oil.
    • Evenly space the chicken breasts in a baking dish.
    • Sprinkle each chicken breast evenly with spice mixture (just less than 1 tsp per breast).
    • Spread 2 TBS hummus on each chicken breast.
    • Drizzle the top of the hummus with lemon juice.
    • If desired, add an extra dash of paprika on top of the hummus.
    • Bake for 25- 30 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.
    • Serve immediately with homemade tzatziki!

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    Notes

    How to store: 

    Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. 

    Ingredient Substitutions

    • Olive oil. For the best flavor use a high-quality olive oil, you can also use avocado or canola oil.
    • Spices (paprika, garlic powder, onion powder). One of the things that makes this recipe special is the spice mixture that coats each piece of chicken. Feel free to adjust it to your tastes, if desired.
    • Dried oregano. I used dried oregano but you can use fresh if desired. 
    • Hummus. Choose your favorite variety and flavor - and feel free to mix it up! Roasted red pepper hummus, spicy hummus, etc. would be great.
    • Lemon juice. freshly squeezed or bottled both work well! 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1chicken breast (0.5 lbs)Calories: 219kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 27gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 830mgPotassium: 530mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 307IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 2mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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    1. Robin

      March 06, 2022 at 1:02 pm

      5 stars
      Really yummy! I used a local Lemon Turmeric hummus and chicken thighs ('cause that's what I had on hand). I baked it over caramelized onions. Excellent

      Reply
    2. Kimberly

      January 20, 2022 at 10:35 am

      5 stars
      This was hands down the best chicken I have ever made. My husband said the same thing first bite! I did find it salty so maybe my hummus or just too much of the salt I use? Either way it was delicious and will be on repeat over here!!!

      Reply
    3. Margee

      June 23, 2021 at 1:56 pm

      5 stars
      I had this at a family party and it was delicious. Everyone insisted on getting the recipe!

      Reply

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