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Hummus-Crusted Chicken with Polenta

Chicken breasts coated in hummus and smoked paprika, baked until golden and crispy. Served over creamy polenta with fresh lettuce for a quick Mediterranean dinner.

Total time
25 min
Servings
2
Calories
380
Protein
42g
Hummus-Crusted Chicken with Polenta
simplesatisfyingmediterraneanchickencrispytenderweeknightmain-dish

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels.

  2. Step 2

    Mix hummus with smoked paprika in a small bowl.

  3. Step 3

    Spread hummus mixture evenly over both sides of each chicken breast.

  4. Step 4

    Bake on a lined sheet pan at 400°F for 18–20 minutes until golden and cooked through.

  5. Step 5

    Warm polenta according to package directions while chicken cooks.

  6. Step 6

    Plate polenta, top with chicken, and serve with fresh lettuce leaves.

Tools you’ll need

  • sheet pan
  • parchment paper
  • small bowl
  • spoon
  • paper towels
  • oven

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