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
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).
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 339 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat22g | 28% |
Saturated Fat7g | 34% |
Cholesterol83mg | 28% |
Sodium517mg | 22% |
Total Carbohydrate11g | 4% |
Dietary Fiber0g | 1% |
Total Sugars0g | |
Protein26g | |
Vitamin C1mg | 5% |
Calcium203mg | 16% |
Iron2mg | 9% |
Potassium217mg | 5% |
*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.
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