Hummus-Crusted Chicken
This Hummus-Crusted Chicken delivers 5g protein and 179 calories per serving — a flavor-layered side rather than a standalone protein dish. Makes 4 servings in quick prep time, adding texture and micronutrient density to your meal prep rotation. Layer this under or alongside your primary protein sources to maximize meal variety without additional cooking.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •salt and pepper
- •Zucchini
- •Squash, Yellow Summer
- •Yellow Onion
- •Hummus, Prepared, Store-Bought(240g)
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Lemon
- •Paprika, Smoked(5g)
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Prepare one large baking dish or two smaller baking dishes with cooking spray.
- 2Pat the chicken dry. Season the chicken breasts with generous pinches of salt and pepper. In a large bowl, toss the zucchini, squash and onion with olive oil until evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper.
- 3If using one baking dish, place all of the vegetables on the bottom of the dish in an even layer. Lay the four chicken breasts evenly on top, then cover each chicken breast with the hummus so that the entire breast is covered. Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the chicken and vegetables. Then sprinkle the pan with smoked paprika or sumac. Thinly slice the remaining lemon, and place the slices in between the chicken and vegetables if desired.
- 4**If using two pans, use one for the chicken and one for the vegetables.**
- 5Bake for about 25-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender. Serve immediately.
Nutrition — Per Serving
179
calories
5g
protein
15g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Saturated fat
- 2.1g
- Sodium
- 257 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 3.7g
4 servings per batch · ~65g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Hummus-Crusted Chicken have per serving?
Each serving delivers 5g of protein and 179 calories with 15g fat and 10g carbs. This Mediterranean recipe is low in protein content and functions best as a side rather than a primary protein dish.
How long does Hummus-Crusted Chicken take to prep?
Quick prep and 4 servings means this dinner component batch-preps quickly for multiple nights throughout the week. Scale up ingredients to cover more servings if needed for longer meal-prep cycles.
Is Hummus-Crusted Chicken good for fat loss?
At only 5g protein per serving, this recipe is too low in protein to support fat loss goals where satiety and muscle retention are priorities. Combine it with a separate lean protein source or use it as a flavor addition to a higher-protein meal.
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