3-Ingredient Hummus-Crusted Chicken

3-Ingredient Hummus-Crusted Chicken

super quick and delicious

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 23m
Total Time: 28m
Temp.: 450 °F
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (30 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

238
Calories
8.9g
Fat
8.8g
Carbohydrates
30.4g
Protein
82.8mg
Cholesterol
284.1mg
Sodium
3-Ingredient Hummus-Crusted Chicken

Recipe Description

This 3-Ingredient Hummus-Crusted Chicken is a super easy dish to put together and you can have it on the table in under 30 minutes. I love a quick and easy midweek meal, especially one which combines ingredients in a unique and unusual way like this one. Chicken breasts can be quite dry when baked in the oven but the hummus coating on the outside keeps the chicken deliciously moist during the cooking process.

To make this chicken dish, spread hummus over each chicken breast and spread it in a thin layer until each one is fully coated all over. Sprinkle paprika over the chicken breasts and bake in a preheated oven until cooked through. When you are happy the chicken is cooked, switch the oven to broil the chicken until the hummus is dry. Serve immediately with green salad.

To make 3-Ingredient Hummus-Crusted Chicken, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for 3-Ingredient Hummus-Crusted Chicken

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat the oven and prepare a baking sheet

    Step 1 - 3-Ingredient Hummus-Crusted Chicken

    Preheat the oven to 450 °F and place a rack in the center of the oven. Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.

  2. 2

    Season chicken

    1 min
    Step 2 - 3-Ingredient Hummus-Crusted Chicken

    Pat the chicken all over with paper towels to dry. Season the chicken all over with 1 teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of pepper.

  3. 3

    Place chicken on baking sheet

    1 min
    Step 3 - 3-Ingredient Hummus-Crusted Chicken

    Place the chicken on the lightly greased baking sheet in a single layer.

  4. 4

    Coat chicken with hummus

    2 min
    Step 4 - 3-Ingredient Hummus-Crusted Chicken

    Spread about 1 tablespoon of hummus over each chicken breast. Ensure it is spread in a thin layer until each one is evenly coated all over.

  5. 5

    Sprinkle with paprika

    1 min
    Step 5 - 3-Ingredient Hummus-Crusted Chicken

    Sprinkle each hummus coated chicken breast with paprika.

  6. 6

    Bake

    20 min
    Step 6 - 3-Ingredient Hummus-Crusted Chicken

    Place the chicken in the preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.

  7. 7

    Broil to finish

    3 min
    Step 7 - 3-Ingredient Hummus-Crusted Chicken

    Switch the oven to broil. Broil for about 3 minutes until the hummus is dry to the touch.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Step 8 - 3-Ingredient Hummus-Crusted Chicken

    Serve immediately, with a side of your choice.

This 3-Ingredient Hummus-Crusted Chicken recipe is one of the quickest and easiest dinners you can imagine. Try it out next time you need a quick meal. Come back to leave a review below with your thoughts if you make this.

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (30 reviews)
Henri
May 14, 2025
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Wow! This chicken dish is so rad! My kids loved it and it made dinner a blast last night. Can't wait to make it again!

Oliver
March 20, 2025
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Absolutely tasty dish! I made this for my family last evening and they couldn't get enough. The hummus is a brilliant way to keep the chicken moist. Quick and simple, it’s a lifesaver for busy weeknights. Will definitely make again. Thanks!

Adam
November 28, 2024
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This chicken recipe is a lifesaver. Made it on a hectic night and my kids gobbled it up.

Ryan Smith
November 28, 2023
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Awesome recipe! Super easy and quick fam dinner.

Christina Parker
October 15, 2023
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This hummus-crusted chicken is a game changer! Made it for a quick dinner and everyone loved it. Super moist and pretty easy to whip up. Will def make again.

Mark Simpson
October 12, 2023
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Delicious!

Rachel
October 1, 2023
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Hummus chicken rocks! Made it in a flash after work, sooo delish! My new fave meal, seriously.

Hannah
July 2, 2023
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Great chicken dish. I made this for a quick family dinner, and it turned out so delicious. The hummus kept the chicken moist, which was a big hit with my husband. I love the simplicity and unique flavor.

Neil
February 14, 2023
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Superb! This recipe has transformed our midweek meals. I made it last week, and the kids devoured it. The hummus kept the chicken so moist—definitely a keeper in our home!

Bella
February 5, 2023
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I made this hummus-crusted chicken for my family last week and it was a hit! The moisture from the hummus keeps the chicken so tender and juicy. Will definitely make again.

Rachel88
June 9, 2021
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Super easy and yummy recipe for dinner.

Sally Bridewell
April 14, 2021
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Baked to perfection with some pasta and sundried tomatoes my new favorite recipe.

Jenesis Muhammed
April 2, 2021
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Took me much longer than 28 minutes to prep this but was worth the time and effort due to the amazing freaking taste, it's great with freshly chopped tomatoes too and a lottt of rice.

Esme Fed
April 2, 2021
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Wonderful recipe loved this chicken with some yellow rice on the side and brown beans, always makes me and my stomach happy haha.

Lizzie
March 30, 2021
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OMG, this Hummus-Crusted Chicken is the bomb! I whipped it up last week when the kids were home and they couldn’t get enough. So quick and delish! The hummus keeps it super juicy, and we loved it with a big green salad. Total win!

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