This recipe helps baked chicken from becoming boring with the help of hummus and spices! The hummus will be part of the coating that really clings to the chicken, keeps the almond flour moist, and gives it a delicious and slightly nutty flavor.
This makes a large pan of baked chicken, where about each (~4 oz) chicken is a serving (a high-protein, high-fat serving). Makes 8 servings; 400 Calories/serving; 7 g net carbs (7%), 22 g fat (50%), and 42 g protein (43%).
You can eat this as is, but you can also enjoy this topped with salsa or a low-carb honey mustard, for example. Also, you can pair this with green beans, a salad, or one of the keto-friendly veggies listed here.
Baked (slightly) spicy chicken coated in an almond flour, hummus, and cheese mixture.
Use 2 pounds of fresh, boneless, skinless chicken. If using frozen, defrost in microwave for 2 pounds' worth of weight.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
Start by whisking 1 egg in a large bowl. Add these ingredients while mixing: lemon juice, almond slices, almond flour, hummus, shredded mozzarella cheese, spices, and salt.
The spices listed in the ingredients are a suggested starting point - feel free to mix them up or up the quantity to your desired palette and spiciness level.
Spray the bottom of a large baking dish (about 9" x 13") with non-stick spray. Using wet hands, pinch off some of the coating mixture and smush it onto one side of the chicken breasts. It will feel like you're working with modeling clay. Then, flip the chicken breasts down into the pan, coating side down. Repeat smearing the coating for the tops of the chicken.
Top the chicken breasts with the green chiles and roasted red peppers, divided evenly.
Place pan into oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) for 1 hour.
Servings 8
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.