Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each)
1/2 lb halal-certified pepperoni slices
1 cup pizza sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Using a meat mallet, flatten each chicken breast to 1/2-inch thickness
In a bowl, combine mozzarella, half the pepperoni, and 2 tbsp pizza sauce until evenly mixed
Spoon the cheese mixture evenly across each chicken half, leaving a 1-inch border
Sprinkle remaining pepperoni on top
Fold over the chicken, securing with toothpicks
Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high
Sear chicken 3 minutes per side until golden
Transfer skillet to oven, bake 20-22 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F
Let rest 5 minutes on wire rack before slicing
Notes
Substitute halal pepperoni with turkey pepperoni for stricter halal compliance
For plant-based option, replace pepperoni with sautéed mushrooms and spinach
Use parchment-lined baking sheet to avoid sticking
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Lean Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American-Italian Fusion
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 125mg