🍗 Mediterranean Chicken Hummus Platter
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 3–4)
For the Mediterranean Chicken
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500 g (1 lb) chicken breast or thighs
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3 tbsp olive oil
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2 tbsp lemon juice
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3 cloves garlic (minced)
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1 tsp paprika
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1 tsp ground cumin
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1 tsp dried oregano
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½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
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Salt & black pepper to taste
For the Hummus Base
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2 cups hummus (store-bought or homemade)
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1 tbsp olive oil (for drizzle)
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½ tsp paprika or sumac
Platter Toppings & Sides
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Cherry tomatoes (fresh or roasted)
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Cucumber slices
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Kalamata olives
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Roasted red peppers
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Red onion (thinly sliced)
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Feta cheese (crumbled)
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Fresh parsley or dill
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Warm pita bread or flatbread
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Marinate the Chicken
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In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, cumin, oregano, chili flakes, salt & pepper.
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Add chicken and coat well.
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Marinate at least 30 minutes (up to overnight for best flavor).
2️⃣ Cook the Chicken
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Pan-grill: Cook on medium-high heat for 5–6 minutes per side.
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Oven: Bake at 200°C / 400°F for 20–25 minutes.
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Grill: Grill until slightly charred and juicy.
Rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
3️⃣ Assemble the Platter
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Spread hummus generously on a large plate.
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Swirl with the back of a spoon.
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Drizzle olive oil and sprinkle paprika or sumac.
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Arrange sliced chicken on top or to the side.
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Add veggies, olives, feta, and herbs.
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Serve with warm pita.
❓ Q & A Section
Q: Can I use chicken thighs instead of breast?
👉 Yes! Thighs are juicier and very traditional in Mediterranean cooking.
Q: Can I make this ahead of time?
👉 Definitely. Cook the chicken and prep veggies up to 24 hours ahead. Assemble just before serving.
Q: What’s the best hummus for this platter?
👉 Classic chickpea hummus, roasted garlic hummus, or lemon hummus work best.
Q: How can I make it spicy?
👉 Add harissa, chili oil, or extra chili flakes.
Q: Is this dish healthy?
👉 Yes—high protein, healthy fats, and lots of fresh veggies.
Q: Can I make it dairy-free?
👉 Just skip the feta or replace with dairy-free cheese.
Q: What else can I add to the platter?
👉 Falafel, dolma (stuffed grape leaves), tabbouleh, or roasted chickpeas.