Crunchy Baked Pesto Chicken Thighs Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Chicken Thigh Recipes. (Crunchy Baked Pesto Chicken Thighs Recipe). Easy and flavorful baked chicken thighs amped up with pesto!

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Crunchy Baked Pesto Chicken Thighs Recipe

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

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 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).

Nutritional Information

Crunchy Baked Pesto Chicken Thighs Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 338.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 26.4g 53%

Carbohydrates: 10.6g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 0.4g 2%

Sugars: 0.1g

Fat: 22.1g 34%

Saturated Fat: 6.8g 34%

Cholesterol: 83.2mg 28%

Vitamin A Iu: 278.6IU 6%

Niacin Equivalents: 9.3mg 71%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 16%

Vitamin C: 0.9mg 2%

Folate: 9.1mcg 2%

Calcium: 203.3mg 20%

Iron: 1.6mg 9%

Magnesium: 26.7mg 10%

Potassium: 217mg 6%

Sodium: 517.4mg 21%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 198.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.