Active Time

　　10 min

　　Total Time

　　20 min

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

　　

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

　　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

　　

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.