Crunchy Baked Pesto Chicken Thighs
Description
Try these easy and delicious baked chicken thighs that are breaded with pesto, panko bread crumbs, and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
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1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
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1/2 tablespoon olive oil
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
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3 tablespoons prepared pesto
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
Combine panko, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
3
Place chicken thighs onto the prepared baking sheet and coat each side with pesto. Press panko mixture onto chicken.
4
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).