Baked Pesto Chicken

Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook time 35 minutes
Serves 4

Ingredients

750g chicken thighs
1 cup basil or baby arugula
1 garlic clove, crushed
¼ cup toasted pine nuts
4 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Make pesto by combining the basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, salt and pepper in a food processor. Process until chopped and well blended, scraping down sides as necessary

Arrange the chicken thighs in a single layer 11x7 inch baking pan. Spoon pesto evenly over the top and distribute it all over the chicken with a knife. Bake for 30-35 minutes until cooked through and juicy. Add your own vegetables of choice or a side salad

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