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Chicken with a Parmesan Pesto Crust

Chicken with a Parmesan Pesto Crust

By Sacla'Published on 28 December 2022This quick dinner is great served alongside buttered new potatoes, and so seasonal vegetables. It is great for the whole family to enjoy as a quick and simple mid-week meal.
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Time and servings

35 minsTotal time
4Servings
5 minsPrep time
30 minsCooking time

Ingredients

  • 5 tbsp of sacla’ classic basil pesto
  • 4 boneless chicken thighs, (Boneless, Skin removed)
  • 1 tbsp of olive oil
  • 100 g of fresh breadcrumbs
  • 45 g of parmesan, (Grated)
  • 45 g of pine nuts
  • 3 tbsp of fresh parsley, (Chopped)

Method

  • Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan Lightly grease a baking tray with a little oil.

  • Step 2

    In a small bowl mix together the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, pine nuts and parsley.

  • Step 3

    Season with salt and pepper.

  • Step 4

    Spread the Sacla’ Pesto all over the chicken thighs, then cover generously with the cheesy crumb mixture.

  • Step 5

    Drizzle with a little oil and cook for 15 - 20 minutes, until the crumbs are golden and the chicken cooked through.