Crunchy Baked Pesto Chicken Thighs

Try these easy and delicious baked chicken thighs that are breaded with pesto, panko bread crumbs, and Parmesan cheese.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 339 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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).

Step 3

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

Step 4

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