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Pepper Chicken with Hummus

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Pepper Chicken with HummusRomulo Yanes

Toss and broil: Charred peppers and red onion bring color and sweetness to workaday chicken breasts.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    20 min

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1

/3 cup olive oil

3

/4 teaspoon salt

1

/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1

/2 teaspoon black pepper

1

/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled

1

1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breasts and/or thighs, cut into 2 1/2 -inch pieces

1

red bell pepper, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-wide strips

1

Italian frying or Cubanelle pepper, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-wide strips

1

medium red onion, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-wide strips

1

(8- to 10-ounce) container prepared hummus (preferably Sabra spicy or classic)

Accompaniment: toasted pita bread

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat broiler.

    Step 2

    Line a large shallow baking pan with foil.

    Step 3

    Stir together oil, salt, cumin, pepper, and oregano in a large bowl, then toss with chicken and vegetables. Arrange in baking pan without crowding and broil 4 to 6 inches from heat, stirring once, until chicken is just cooked through and vegetables are lightly charred, about 8 minutes. Divide hummus among plates and top with chicken and vegetables.