Crispy schnitzel is delicious but who likes standing over a pan of hot oil to get them? These breaded pargiyot (boneless chicken thighs) are dipped in a pesto sauce, breaded and baked- less effort but with the same results, and add extra points for health! Click here to watch Dinner with Danielle.

Broiled Pesto Pargiyot with Caesar Salad
- Cooking and Prep: 45 m
- Serves: 6
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Ingredients (19)
Pargiyot
Caesar dressing
Salad
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Make the Pargiyot
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Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius (400 degrees Fahrenheit). Liberally spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
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Add pesto and pargiyot to a bowl and mix well so that each piece is fully coated
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Add panko crumbs, salt, and pepper to a dish and combine.
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Place coated pargiyot into the panko crumbs and press the crumbs onto chicken.
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Place breaded pargiyot onto the greased baking sheet and spray with more cooking spray. Bake for 30–35 minutes. Meanwhile, make the Caesar dressing (below).
Make the Dressing
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Put everything beside the oil in the food processor.
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Mix until the garlic is well blended into the rest of the ingredients.
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While processor is on, slowly drizzle in oil.
To Serve
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Combine the vegetables in a large salad bowl or plate, drizzle dressing over the top and lay crispy pesto chicken pieces on top. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Wow!
I'm not sure if I should save this recipe as a quick, easy supper (for when I get home from work late, need to serve the kids a kid-friendly meal, and then get ready for a wedding...) or when I am preparing a fancier, tasty meal for a party... This recipe checks all the boxes! Thank you.Replies: -
Best oven fried chicken
Wow wow Danielle you just keep shocking me with these delicious recipes! This chicken was a definite keeper! Thank a ton!Replies: -
Pesto Schnitzel
YUM! I made it with regular schnitzel and it was great. I'm sure with pargiyot it's even better!Replies: -
Too good to be true!
I’m obsessed! The simplest n tastiest chicken I ever made!! I Coated the cutlets in the morning n kept it in my fridge, then just sprayed it and popped it in the oven when I came home. We ate every last bite!Replies:We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the recipe! -
Unbelievably Easy!
I shared this recipe with a couple of friends, they all loved how tasty it was and how super easy it is to make!Replies:Yum. My fave. -
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Restaurant worthy
I made this shnitzel tonight with regular chicken cutlets and it was delicious!!! We were snacking on the leftovers all evening. It was full of flavor and crunch, but not overpowering. I made the salad too and it was YUM!!! Tom quote my husband they're keepers and restaurant worthy.Replies:Yum! You just get me a dinner idea.
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Wow!
I'm not sure if I should save this recipe as a quick, easy supper (for when I get home from work late, need to serve the kids a kid-friendly meal, and then get ready for a wedding...) or when I am preparing a fancier, tasty meal for a party... This recipe checks all the boxes! Thank you.Replies: -
Best oven fried chicken
Wow wow Danielle you just keep shocking me with these delicious recipes! This chicken was a definite keeper! Thank a ton!Replies: -
Pesto Schnitzel
YUM! I made it with regular schnitzel and it was great. I'm sure with pargiyot it's even better!Replies: -
Too good to be true!
I’m obsessed! The simplest n tastiest chicken I ever made!! I Coated the cutlets in the morning n kept it in my fridge, then just sprayed it and popped it in the oven when I came home. We ate every last bite!Replies:We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the recipe! -
Unbelievably Easy!
I shared this recipe with a couple of friends, they all loved how tasty it was and how super easy it is to make!Replies:Yum. My fave. -
Restaurant worthy
I made this shnitzel tonight with regular chicken cutlets and it was delicious!!! We were snacking on the leftovers all evening. It was full of flavor and crunch, but not overpowering. I made the salad too and it was YUM!!! Tom quote my husband they're keepers and restaurant worthy.Replies:Yum! You just get me a dinner idea.
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