Flavor Festival: Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs with Pesto Sauce

Hello dear food lovers! Today we will create wonders in our kitchen. We are making oven-baked chicken thighs enhanced with pesto sauce, which you can prepare in 20 minutes. This recipe pairs wonderfully with salads or pasta. Believe me, it will be everyone's favorite at the table!

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Flavor Festival: Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs with Pesto Sauce
Prep
5 dk
Cook
15 dk
Servings
4 Servings
Difficulty
Medium
Categories: Main Dishes Dinner Gluten-Free Dishes Meat Dishes Protein Recipes Quick Recipes Paleo Yüksek Protein
Flavor Festival: Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs with Pesto Sauce Ingredients 8 items
  • 4 boneless and skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried Italian herb mix
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 3-4 tablespoons basil pesto
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
How to Make Flavor Festival: Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs with Pesto Sauce 6 steps
1

Preheat the oven to 190 degrees and prepare a large cast iron skillet.

2

Place the chicken thighs, garlic powder, dried Italian herbs, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and pesto in a bowl. Knead until everything is well mixed.

3

Heat the cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and wait for 1 minute.

4

Place the chicken thighs in the skillet, cook until golden, then flip and cook a bit more.

5

Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 76 degrees.

6

Let it rest for about 5 minutes after removing from the oven, then serve.

Flavor Festival: Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs with Pesto Sauce Cooking Tips

While baking your chicken, consider adding roasted vegetables on the side. It's both practical and delicious!

Nutrition Facts

/serving
248
kcal
35.0g
Protein
2.4g
Carbs
11.0g
Fat

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Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in Flavor Festival: Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs with Pesto Sauce?
Flavor Festival: Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs with Pesto Sauce recipe contains 248 calories per serving. Protein: 35.0g. Carbohydrates: 2.4g. Fat: 11.0g.
How long does it take to make Flavor Festival: Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs with Pesto Sauce?
Flavor Festival: Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs with Pesto Sauce takes 20 dk in total to prepare. Prep: 5 dk. Cook: 15 dk. Serves 4.
What ingredients do I need for Flavor Festival: Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs with Pesto Sauce?
Flavor Festival: Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs with Pesto Sauce recipe requires 8 ingredients. Main ingredients: 4 boneless and skinless chicken thighs, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 2 teaspoons dried Italian herb mix, 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 3-4 tablespoons basil pesto, 2 teaspoons olive oil.
What diets is Flavor Festival: Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs with Pesto Sauce suitable for?
Flavor Festival: Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs with Pesto Sauce recipe is suitable for the following diets: Paleo, Yüksek Protein.
How to make Flavor Festival: Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs with Pesto Sauce?
Flavor Festival: Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs with Pesto Sauce recipe is prepared in 6 steps. Difficulty level: Medium.

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