Ingredients
For the Easy Hummus Chicken:
2 pounds chicken breast
1 cup hummus
Cooking spray or avocado oil spray
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Easy Chopped Salad:
1 English cucumber
3 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
¼ cup feta crumbles
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp sumac (optional)
Garlic salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Prepare the Hummus Chicken:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a casserole dish or foil-lined sheet pan with cooking spray or a bit of oil. Place chicken breasts in the dish and season both sides with salt and pepper. -
Bake the Chicken:
Bake the chicken for 5 minutes, then remove from the oven. Top each breast with ¼ cup of hummus, spreading it evenly. Return the chicken to the oven and bake for an additional 15-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). -
Make the Chopped Salad:
While the chicken bakes, slice the cucumber into half-moons and halve the tomatoes. Combine the cucumber, tomatoes, feta, olive oil, lemon juice, sumac (if using), garlic salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Toss well. -
Serve:
Once the chicken is cooked, remove from the oven. Serve the chicken alongside the fresh chopped salad.
Notes
Hummus: You can use any flavor of hummus you prefer—traditional, roasted red pepper, or garlic hummus all work well.
Sumac: Sumac adds a nice tangy flavor to the salad, but it’s optional. If you can’t find sumac, lemon zest is a great substitute.
Cooking Time for Chicken: Depending on the thickness of your chicken breasts, the baking time may vary. Always check the internal temperature to ensure it’s fully cooked.
Meal Prep Tip: This meal is great for meal prep. You can make the chicken and salad ahead of time and store them separately in the fridge for a quick, healthy meal throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minute
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish Mediterranean Healthy Quick & Easy
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
