Your favorite humus (approximately 3/4 Cup)
Sumac Crusted Chicken Breast
2 Tablespoons Almonds
1/4 Cup Diced tomatoes
1/4 Cup Sundried tomatoes
1/4 Cup Feta Crumbles
5 Each Calamata Olives
4 Each Roasted Garlic
2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Approximately 2 teaspoons Fresh Basil Ribbons
Approximately 1 teaspoon Fresh Chopped Cilantro
Approximately 1 teaspoon Fresh Chopped Green Onions
1 Pita Bread
To cook the chicken you need chicken breast (seasoned and/or marinated with your favorite seasonings,) ground sumac and corn oil or canola oil:
- Season or marinate your chicken breast to your liking
- Sprinkle the ground sumac on one side of the chicken breast until it is evenly coated (approximately 2 teaspoons)
- Pre-heat your skillet on medium high heat
- Add corn or canola oil to the pan (approximately 1 oz)
- Place chicken into your skillet, with the sumac side down first
- Allow the chicken to cook until the edges begin to turn white
- Flip the chicken and allow to continue cooking until it is completely done and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees
- NOTE: The side of the chicken that has the sumac crust will have a 'blackened' appearance.
- NOTE: Depending on the size and thickness of your chicken breast, you may need to pound the chicken before seasoning or finish cooking in the oven.
To Prepare The Dish:
- Place your pita bread in your oven to warm
- Scoop your favorite humus onto your plate
- Lay the sumac crusted chicken against the humus with the sumac side up
- Sprinkle slivered almonds, diced tomatoes, sun dried tomatoes, and feta crumbles all over the humus
- Place calamata olives and roasted garlic on top of the humus
- Pour extra virgin olive oil all over the humus
- Sprinkle with basil ribbons, chopped cilantro, and chopped green onions
- Cut pita bread into 1/8ths and arrange on side of the plate
