pepperoni chicken

(1 rating)
Recipe by
LESLIE TRYTHALL
PALM BAY, FL

I wanted pizza, but I had already thawed the chicken. So I thought, why not make my taste buds happy & make the chicken taste like pizza! It worked for me! Hubby said I can make it anytime! ***I forgot to take a picture, but I will next time I make it.***

(1 rating)
yield 2 -4
prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For pepperoni chicken

  • 2 c
    water
  • 1 Tbsp
    kosher salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp
    onion powder
  • 1 Tbsp
    italian seasoning
  • 4
    chicken thighs, skinless and boneless
  • pepperoni slices
  • 1
    jar of your favorite marinara sauce( or homemade)
  • mozzarella cheese( i used slices, you can use shredded)

How To Make pepperoni chicken

  • 1
    BRINE Combine first 6 ingredients in a freezer bag. Add chicken, squeeze out excess air, place in a container in the fridge. ( I prepped this before work, so it sat for about 10 hours.)
  • 2
    Drain chicken from brine. Pat dry with paper towels to remove excess liquid.
  • 3
    Cover bottom of a large skillet with the pepperoni slices, & cook on medium high heat until they start crisping on the edges & release some grease.( Do not drain grease.)
  • 4
    Push pepperoni to the outside edges of the skillet.
  • 5
    Add chicken, & brown on both sides until desired color. Reduce heat to medium low.
  • 6
    Pour desired amount of marinara over the chicken & pepperoni. Cover.
  • 7
    Simmer for 15-20 minutes, add cheese, replace cover to melt the cheese.
  • 8
    Serve with pasta of choice, salad, & garlic bread.( I cooked spaghetti & tossed with the marinara & pepperoni to coat, then topped with chicken .) Enjoy!

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