CRUNCHY BAKED PESTO CHICKEN THIGHS

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Easy and flavorful baked chicken thighs amped up with pesto!

Provided by RainbowJewels

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup panko bread crumbs
½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
½ tablespoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
3 tablespoons prepared pesto

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine panko, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  • Place chicken thighs onto the prepared baking sheet and coat each side with pesto. Press panko mixture onto chicken.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Cholesterol 83.2 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 517.4 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

Angel Msiza
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Easy to make and delicious. The whole family loved it.


RIZWAN SHAHZAD
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Wow! This was amazing! I've never had pesto chicken thighs before, but I'll definitely be making them again.


Dr-Kolwane Refilwe
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the pesto crust was delicious. I think I'll try it again with boneless, skinless chicken breasts next time.


Christa Brown
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken thighs were so juicy and flavorful, and the pesto crust was perfectly crispy. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a hit w