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Pepperoni Pizza-Inspired Chicken Skillet

Bring together the robust flavors of a pepperoni pizza and the nostalgic comfort of a chicken dinner with this all-in-one skillet recipe. The delectable blend of succulent chicken thighs, mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, and a hint of spice, all topped with crispy pepperoni, is sure to make meal tim...
4
1 hr
TOTAL TIME
469
CALORIES
$2.56
PER SERVING
Pepperoni Pizza-Inspired Chicken Skillet
Ingredients
MAIN
4 SERVINGS
Cherry Tomatoes
7 1/8 g cherry tomatoes
Olive Oil
4 tbsp olive oil
divided
Capers
2 tbsp capers
Salt & Pepper
salt & pepper
to taste
Red Onion
1 small red onion
finely chopped
Sherry
2 tbsp sherry
Red Chilli Flakes
1 tsp red chilli flakes
Fresh Basil
10 leaves fresh basil
chopped
Spicy Pepperoni
12 slices spicy pepperoni
Garlic
3 cloves garlic
minced
Chicken Thighs
6 large chicken thighs
skin on
Bocconcini
8 balls bocconcini
Directions
PREPARATION
15 min
PREP TIME
45 min
COOK TIME
1 hr
TOTAL TIME
1
Preheat the oven to 400F (200C). Trim any excess skin and fat from the chicken thighs and pat dry.
2
Mix 2 tablespoons of the olive oil with the minced garlic. Brush this mixture over the chicken thighs. Season with salt and pepper, then set aside.
COOKING
3
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Pan fry the pepperoni until it is crisp. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the pepperoni onto a paper towel lined plate.
4
In the same skillet, sear the chicken thighs until well browned on both sides. This could take up to 10 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate and pour most of the oil out of the skillet.
5
Reheat the skillet and add the sherry to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon.
6
Add the onions and the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Cook over medium-low heat until the onion has softened, around 5 minutes.
7
Mix in the cherry tomatoes, capers, chopped basil leaves, and chilli flakes. Cook for another 5 minutes, until the tomatoes start to break down.
8
Place the chicken thighs back among the tomatoes in the skillet and transfer to the oven. Cook for 20 minutes, uncovered.
FINISHING
9
Scatter the bocconcini over the chicken and season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Turn on the broiler and place the skillet near the top to melt the cheese. This should take a couple of minutes, so keep an eye on it.
10
Once the cheese is melted and bubbly, remove from the oven. Garnish with the crispy pepperoni before serving.
Health Info
Macros
8g
CARBS
26g
FAT
46g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
MEDITERRANEAN
GLUTEN FREE
LOW CARB
Contains these allergens
MILK