🧆 Middle Eastern · Snack · Easy difficulty · Contains meat or poultry
Chicken Hummus Plate
A comforting Middle Eastern snack built around chicken, seasoned with chickpeas and tahini.
- Prep time
- 6 min
- Cook time
- 14 min
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 407 kcal
- Protein
- 35 g
- Carbs
- 30 g
- Fat
- 16 g
- Course
- Snack
About this Middle Eastern snack
Chicken Hummus Plate is a Middle Eastern snack built around chicken. It takes about 20 min from start to finish, 6 minutes of prep and 14 minutes of cooking, and serves 6.
Cooking method: snack. Difficulty is rated easy. Contains meat or poultry, and marked gluten-free in our data.
Good for: under 25 minutes, high protein, party & sharing, kid friendly.
Ingredients
Quantities are for 6 servings. Change the servings in the app to rescale them automatically.
- 500 g chicken, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 cups chickpeas
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 2 lemons
- 2 garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Paprika to garnish
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Method
Step 1. Prepare the chicken and season with salt.
- Heat
- Off, no heat yet
- Look for
- Pieces are roughly the same size, so they all finish cooking together.
- Why it matters
- Even pieces cook at the same speed. Prepping everything first (mise en place) stops you scrambling once the pan is hot.
- Avoid
- Cutting pieces of mixed sizes: small ones burn while big ones stay raw.
Step 2. Mix the chickpeas, tahini and lemons in a bowl.
- Heat
- Off, no heat
- Look for
- Everything is evenly coated or just combined, with no dry pockets.
- Why it matters
- Mixing spreads salt, fat and flavour through the food so every bite tastes the same.
- Avoid
- Overmixing batters and doughs makes them tough; stop once just combined.
Step 3. Shape or assemble the chicken with the mixture.
- Heat
- Off, no heat
- Look for
- Everything is evenly coated or just combined, with no dry pockets.
- Why it matters
- Mixing spreads salt, fat and flavour through the food so every bite tastes the same.
- Avoid
- Overmixing batters and doughs makes them tough; stop once just combined.
Step 4. Cook until crisp and golden - fry, bake or griddle for about 8 minutes.
- Heat
- Medium to high, stir or flip now and then
- Look for
- Golden-brown edges, a steady sizzle and a toasty smell.
- Why it matters
- Browning (the Maillard reaction) creates deep savoury flavour that boiling cannot.
- Avoid
- Overcrowding the pan: the temperature drops and food steams. Cook in batches.
Step 5. Serve warm with paprika.
- Heat
- Warm plates
- Look for
- Hot food on warm plates with a fresh, bright garnish on top.
- Why it matters
- Garnish adds colour, crunch and freshness. Tasting and adjusting salt or acid at the end lifts the whole dish.
- Avoid
- Waiting too long: the dish cools and crisp parts go soft.
Chef's tip
Double the batch - they vanish quickly.
Equipment you will need
- Mixing bowl
- Pan or baking tray
- Paper towels
Nutrition per serving
Estimated per serving: 407 kcal, 35 g protein, 30 g carbohydrate and 16 g fat. Roughly 35% of the energy comes from protein, 30% from carbohydrate and 36% from fat, using standard energy values.
Nutrition values are estimates from typical ingredient profiles. They are not medical data, and brands and portions vary. Consult a doctor or registered dietitian about your diet.
When to cook Chicken Hummus Plate
Substitutions and variations
- Bake instead of frying for a lighter snack.
- Use wholegrain flour or oats for extra fibre.
- Store in an airtight container to keep the texture for a few days.
Frequently asked questions about Chicken Hummus Plate
How long does Chicken Hummus Plate take to make?
It takes about 20 min in total: 6 minutes of prep and 14 minutes of cooking. Times are estimates and depend on your stove, pan and how small you cut the ingredients.
How many calories are in one serving?
Each serving has about 407 kcal, with 35 g protein, 30 g carbohydrate and 16 g fat. These are estimates for the recipe's 6 servings.
Is Chicken Hummus Plate gluten-free?
It is marked gluten-free in our data. Still check labels on stock, sauces and spice blends, which can contain gluten.
Is it suitable for vegetarians or vegans?
No, it contains meat or poultry. For a meat-free version, swap the main ingredient for tofu, chickpeas or mushrooms and adjust the cooking time.
How difficult is it to cook?
It is an easy recipe with simple steps and minimal timing pressure, so it suits beginners.
Can I make Chicken Hummus Plate ahead or freeze it?
Store leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge for 3-4 days. Most baked and saucy dishes freeze well for up to 3 months, but avoid freezing crisp items and salads.
How many servings does it make?
This recipe makes 6 servings. To change the amount, scale each ingredient in proportion. The interactive app's servings control does this automatically.