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Roasted chicken thighs topped with vibrant kale pesto on a white plate.
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5 from 4 votes

Air Fryer Pesto Chicken

If you need a quick and easy dinner that's also delicious and family-friendly, look no further than air fryer pesto chicken!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Keyword: air fryer, chicken salad, dinner, easy, pesto
Servings: 6
Calories: 317kcal
Author: Lauren Less

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 container pesto
  • 6 chicken thighs (bone-in)

Instructions

  • Gather your ingredients.
  • Place pesto in a bowl and fully coat chicken with it.
  • Air fry chicken for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through. Make sure chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Add extra pesto on top and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 113mg | Potassium: 296mg | Fiber: 0.003g | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 116IU | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg