Ingredients for - Crunchy Baked Pesto Chicken Thighs

1. Panko bread crumbs ½ cup
2. Parmesan cheese, grated ½ cup
3. Olive oil ½ tablespoon
4. Salt ¼ teaspoon
5. Pepper ¼ teaspoon
6. Boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1 pound
7. Prepared pesto 3 tablespoons

How to cook deliciously - Crunchy Baked Pesto Chicken Thighs

1 . Stage

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

2 . Stage

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

3 . Stage

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

4 . Stage

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).