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Cajun Chickenwith Hummus

This Cajun Chickenwith Hummus is bursting with flavor! Juicy chicken paired with creamy hummus and fresh veggies makes for a healthy, satisfying meal.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun
Keyword: Easy, Healthy, Protein-Packed, Quick
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

  • 300 g chicken breast
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika

For the Salad:

  • 100 g valerian or salad mix
  • 1 small cucumber
  • 150 g cherry tomatoes
  • 5 radishes

For the Hummus:

  • 400 g canned chickpeas
  • 1/2 of a lemon juiced
  • 40 ml olive oil
  • 1/2 clove garlic
  • 5 g tahini
  • 3 g cumin Turkish cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Cooking Instructions:

  • Step 1: Prepare the Chicken - Season the chicken breast with Cajun seasoning, sweet paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Step 2: Cook the Chicken - Heat a skillet with olive oil and cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  • Step 3: Prepare the Hummus - Blend chickpeas, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, tahini, cumin, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  • Step 4: Chop the Vegetables - Prepare the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and radishes, and toss with the salad mix.
  • Step 5: Assemble Your Plate - Slice the chicken and serve with hummus and fresh salad on the side.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Food Processor
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Measuring spoons

Notes

  • Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking the chicken.
  • Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite veggies.
  • Leftover hummus can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.