PEPPERONI CHICKEN

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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.

Provided by LESLIE TRYTHALL

Categories Chicken

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

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)

Steps:

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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