PEPPERONI & MOZZARELLA STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
Steps:
- 1. STEP 1: Trim the chicken breasts. Slice each breast in half diagonally to create two diamond-like shaped pieces. Using a small, sharp knife, cut a pocket into the side of each breast piece. This can be slightly tricky on thinner pieces so be careful. Be sure not to cut all the way through the meat but rather just into one side so that the fillings will stay in. STEP 2: Stuff each piece of chicken with 1/2 oz. of cheese and about 4 slices of pepperoni. Lightly season each piece with salt and pepper. Set the stuffed chicken aside. STEP 3: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Begin to heat a large skillet with 6 Tbsp of vegetable oil over medium/high heat. Collect three shallow dishes and put the flour in one, the egg in another and the bread crumbs in the third (Pampered Chef Coating Trays would be great for this). Beat the egg until it is an even consistency (adding a 1/2 tsp of water helps break it up). STEP 4: One by one, coat each piece of chicken in the flour, then the egg then the bread crumbs. Use your hands so that you can keep the open side of the pocket pinched closed and keep the fillings in. The flour helps the egg adhere and the egg keeps the bread crumbs in place. This is a basic bread coating. STEP 5: Test the oil in the skillet to see if it is hot enough by dropping a small pinch of bread crumbs in. The bread crumbs should sizzle and dance A LOT. It is very important that the oil is hot enough or else the breading will soak up a lot of oil and you'll end up with some really greasy chicken!. Place all four pieces of chicken in the skillet and cook until it is golden brown and crispy on each side. This should take no more than 2-3 minutes. STEP 6: When you remove the chicken pieces from the skillet, transfer them to the baking sheet and place it in the oven.
- 2. Finish baking the chicken (to cook the inside) for about 25 minutes (longer if you have larger pieces). Remove from the oven (check to make surre the chicken is cooked through) and serve immediately! -
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Jeffery Wells
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Md Jibon howlader
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The chicken was juicy and tender, and the stuffing was cheesy and gooey. I served it with a side of pasta and it was a hit with my family.
Mbuponelo Kabanje
[email protected]This was an easy and delicious recipe. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was cheesy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!
Jenisha Shresth rana
[email protected]Delicious! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the mozzarella and pepperoni stuffing was perfect. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal.
TOSSA ABIOLA
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the stuffing was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Ali Mansoor
[email protected]Yum! This recipe was a hit with my family. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the stuffing was cheesy and gooey. I will definitely be making this again.
Nayan Mollik
[email protected]Easy to make and very tasty. I will definitely be making this again.
Narayan Damai
[email protected]This was a great recipe. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Jidan Ahmed
[email protected]So good! The chicken was juicy and the stuffing was cheesy and gooey. I served it with a side of pasta and it was a hit with my family.
Norman Schmitt
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the stuffing was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Selama Mohammad
[email protected]Delicious! The chicken was moist and tender, and the mozzarella and pepperoni stuffing was flavorful. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal.
SniperTeen
[email protected]Easy to make and very tasty. I used Italian seasoned bread crumbs and added a little garlic powder to the stuffing. Served it with a side of marinara sauce and it was a hit!
thandiswa matsolo
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked perfectly in the time stated. The stuffing was delicious and the chicken was nice and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.
AGYEI SIMON
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the stuffing is cheesy and gooey. I highly recommend it!
Bibek Bk
[email protected]This recipe is a hit! The chicken breasts were juicy and flavorful, and the mozzarella and pepperoni stuffing was a delicious surprise. I served it with a side of spaghetti and garlic bread, and my family loved it.