Chicken With Pepperoni & Cheese

There's no reason a plain chicken breast shouldn't have lots of flavor and what better way than to stuff it with your favorite pizza toppings.

Chicken With Pepperoni & Cheese

2 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless

1 tbsp pepperoni minis (approx 16)

1 tbsp shredded mozzarella cheese

1/8 tsp oregano

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 large egg

1/3 cup Panko bread crumbs

2 tbsp flour

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper

1/4 tsp paprika

Cut a pocket into the chicken breasts - be careful not to slice through.  Sprinkle the oregano on top of mozzarella before stuffing into the breast along with the pepperoni minis  Close pocket with toothpicks cut in half.  Whisk egg in a small flat bowl.  Combine the Panko, flour and seasonings in another small flat bowl.  Dip both sides of the chicken breasts into the egg and then the Panko mixture before putting into a heated frying pan with the olive oil.  Cook until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°.   Be sure to remove the toothpicks before serving.  I served it on a bed of linguine with some red pasta sauce.