Hummus Chicken Platter

Sliced spiced chicken over creamy hummus with veg and pita

• Prep: 25 min
• Cook: 22 min
• Serves 8
• Difficulty: medium

Spiced grilled or roasted chicken breast slices fan over a base of hummus with cucumber, tomato, olives, and warm pita for scooping.

Why crews like it: Interactive platter format feels special but scales easily. High protein from chicken with fiber from hummus and veg.

Ingredients

• 4 lb boneless chicken breasts
• 3 cans canned chickpeas
• 0.5 cup tahini
• 0.33 cup lemon juice
• 8 cloves garlic cloves
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 2 whole English cucumber
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup Kalamata olives
• 12 rounds whole-wheat pita
• 0.25 cup olive oil

Instructions

1. Make hummus base: Blend chickpeas, tahini, half the lemon juice, 4 garlic cloves, cumin, and 2 tbsp olive oil until silky smooth, adding ice water as needed.
2. Season and cook chicken: Rub chicken with paprika, minced garlic, salt, and 2 tbsp oil. Roast at 425°F 18–22 minutes until 165°F with lightly charred edges.
3. Rest and slice chicken: Rest chicken 5 minutes, then slice ¼-inch against the grain. Slices should be moist with no pink center and clean cut edges.
4. Assemble platter: Spread hummus in a large pan, drizzle olive oil and paprika. Arrange chicken over hummus with cucumber, tomatoes, and olives around edges.
5. Warm pita and serve: Warm pita 5 minutes wrapped in foil at 300°F until soft and pliable. Serve for scooping hummus and chicken together.

Tonight's spread

• Pickled red onion.
• Tabbouleh salad on the side.

Hall tips

• Ice water in hummus makes it fluffier—add 2 tbsp at a time while blending.
• Sumac sprinkle at the line adds tartness without extra prep.
• Grill chicken on flat-top if oven is occupied—same spice rub works.

Meal prep

Make hummus smooth in a food processor ahead. Slice chicken against the grain for tender bites. Station: Spread hummus in a large shallow baking dish for maximum scoop surface. Station: Arrange chicken in overlapping rows so portions look generous at the line. Station: Keep pita wrapped in foil in low oven until service.

Leftovers

• Chicken and hummus wrap with extra cucumber.
• Hummus dip with raw veg for next-shift snack.

• Food processor
• Half-sheet pan
• Large serving platter or baking dish

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