Lemon-Paprika Hummus Baked Chicken
Chicken breasts are baked beneath a thin coating of creamy hummus, paprika, and lemon, which adds a bright, gently smoky finish. Chopped green bell pepper and onion roast alongside the chicken in olive oil, creating a simple, colorful dish suited to a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lemon-Paprika Hummus Baked Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 79 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 56
- Heart Health
- 84
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 62
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- 2
Stir green bell pepper and onion together in the bottom of a 9-inch casserole dish. Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables and stir to coat.
- 3
Coat the chicken breasts completely with a thin layer of hummus and place them on top of the vegetables. Drizzle lemon juice over the chicken and dust with paprika.
- 4
Cook the chicken breasts in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 725.95 kcal High 36%
- Protein 63.38 g Good Source 127%
- Carbohydrate 56.9 g 21%
- Total Fat 29.85 g High 38%
- Saturated Fat 3.74 g Moderate 19%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 142.09 mg High 47%
- Sodium 448.44 mg Moderate 20%
- Dietary Fiber 13.67 g Good Source 49%
- Total Sugars 12.77 g --
- Added Sugars 0.66 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 105.76 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 5.77 mg Good Source 32%
- Potassium 1431.17 mg Good Source 30%
- Vitamin A 143.98 mcg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin C 32.68 mg Good Source 36%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Sesame
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Lemon Paprika Hummus Baked Chicken is made with 7 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Green Bell Pepper, Hummus, and Lemon. Each serving provides about 725.95 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lemon-Paprika Hummus Baked Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Green Bell Pepper, Hummus, Lemon, Olive Oil. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lemon-Paprika Hummus Baked Chicken?
- About 45 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 725.95 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lemon-Paprika Hummus Baked Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Lemon-Paprika Hummus Baked Chicken healthy?
- Lemon-Paprika Hummus Baked Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 725.95 calories and 63.38 g of protein, or 127% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 448.44 mg (20% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.74 g (19% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Sesame and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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