Oven-Fried Pesto Chicken
Oven-fried chicken breasts gain an unexpected and fabulous flavor from a simple pesto rub.
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400 F and lightly grease a baking pan.
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Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness, or slice large breasts horizontally into cutlets.
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Combine panko, dry breadcrumbs, Parmesan (if using), paprika, salt, and pepper in a food processor or bowl until well mixed.
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Rub each chicken breast with 1 to 2 teaspoons of pesto, then thoroughly coat with the crumb mixture.
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Arrange the chicken in the prepared pan and bake for about 20 minutes, or until cooked through.
Nutritional Info (per serving)
Calories:
312 kcal
Carbohydrate:
31 g
Cholesterol:
51 mg
Fiber:
2 g
Protein:
25 g
Saturated Fat:
2 g
Sodium:
677 mg
Sugar:
3 g
Fat:
9 g
Unsaturated Fat:
0 g