SPICE-RUBBED CHICKEN BREAST ON TOASTED PITA WITH PIQUILLO-WHITE BEAN HUMMUS AND ARUGULA SALAD

Spice-Rubbed Chicken Breast on Toasted Pita with Piquillo-White Bean Hummus and Arugula Salad image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 28

Ingredients

Two 15-ounce cans cannellini beans, drained, rinsed well and drained again
2 cloves garlic, chopped
4 piquillo peppers, drained, patted dry and chopped
1/2 cup tahini
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano
Pinch chile de arbol powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Honey, to taste
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cloves
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cardamom
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless, chicken breasts (3 or 4 breasts)
Canola oil, for brushing
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
6 ounces baby arugula
4 to 6 pitas, warmed

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
For the hummus: Combine the beans and garlic in a food processor and process until coarsely chopped. Add the peppers, tahini, olive oil and lemon juice, and pulse until almost smooth. Add the parsley, oregano, chile de arbol and some salt and pepper; pulse a few times until just incorporated. Taste, and add a little honey as desired. If the mixture is very thick, pulse in some water; the hummus should be just pourable, more of a sauce than a dip. Transfer to a bowl. (Makes 4 cups; leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.)
For the chicken: Combine the paprika, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and cardamom in a bowl. Brush the chicken breasts on both sides with canola oil and rub the top side of each breast with some of the spice rub.
Heat a nonstick or enameled cast-iron grill pan over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken, rub-side down, until golden brown and a crust has formed, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook until just starting to brown on the reverse side, another 2 minutes.
Transfer the pan to the oven and cook until an instant-read thermometer reads 160 degrees F, 7 to 10 minutes longer. Remove the chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
For the salad: Whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil and some salt in a large bowl. Add the arugula and toss gently.
To assemble: Pile some arugula salad on top of a warm pita, spoon over a generous amount of hummus, and pile on some sliced chicken. Serve warm.