pepperoni chicken
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.***
prep time
10 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
2-4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon 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
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Step 1BRINE 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.)
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Step 2Drain chicken from brine. Pat dry with paper towels to remove excess liquid.
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Step 3Cover 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.)
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Step 4Push pepperoni to the outside edges of the skillet.
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Step 5Add chicken, & brown on both sides until desired color. Reduce heat to medium low.
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Step 6Pour desired amount of marinara over the chicken & pepperoni. Cover.
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Step 7Simmer for 15-20 minutes, add cheese, replace cover to melt the cheese.
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Step 8Serve 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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