Crunchy Baked Pesto Chicken Thighs

Crunchy Baked Pesto Chicken Thighs

from allrecipes.com
30 min
4 servings

Easy and flavorful baked chicken thighs amped up with pesto!

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Combine panko, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

  3. 3

    Place chicken thighs onto the prepared baking sheet and coat each side with pesto. Press panko mixture onto chicken.

  4. 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).