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Spicy Pepperoni Crusted Chicken

This gluten free spicy chicken recipe is so versatile and easy to make. It can be prepped in advance, or last minute. It's bound to be a family favorite!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings: 5 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Gluten Free
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 boneless, skinless, chicken breasts
  • 6 oz Hormel Pepperoni
  • 3/4 cup gluten free panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 wedges Spicy Pepper Jack Laughing Cow Cheese
  • 1 cup marinara sauce

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350.
  2. Using a food processor, blend the pepperoni slices until they're the approximate size of the breadcrumbs.
  3. Combine the pepperoni, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning into a pie plate. Mix well.
  4. In a second pie plate, whisk the egg until lightly beaten.
  5. Spread one cheese wedge onto one side of each chicken breast.
  6. Coat both sides of the chicken breast in the egg, then immediately into the breadcrumb mixture. Be sure to press the chicken into the mix to help it adhere.
  7. Pour marinara sauce into the bottom of a 9x13 glass dish, you need enough to just coat the bottom.
  8. Place coated chicken on top of marinara sauce. Pour any remaining breadcrumb mix on top of the chicken in the dish.
  9. Cook for 30-35 minutes until the chicken is completely cooked. Be sure to use a thermometer to ensure the correct temperature.
  10. Allow chicken to cool briefly before cutting.

Notes

If you don't want the chicken as spicy, you could use regular Laughing Cow cheese instead of the spicy.
If you don't eat gluten free, just swap the breadcrumbs for regular panko breadcrumbs.