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

Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
Step 2
Mix hummus with smoked paprika in a small bowl.
Step 3
Spread hummus mixture evenly over both sides of each chicken breast.
Step 4
Bake on a lined sheet pan at 400°F for 18–20 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Step 5
Warm polenta according to package directions while chicken cooks.
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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