Make AUTHENTIC Halal Chicken Pepperoni at Home with This SIMPLE Trick#asiancuisinebyfarzana

pepperoni

🥗Healthier: turkey pepperoni

💰Cheaper: salami

Turkey pepperoni is lower in fat, while salami is more affordable.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces calories, while cheddar is often cheaper.

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add 1 diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add 1 sliced bell pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add 1 pound halal chicken breast to the skillet and season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.

Cook chicken until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway.

Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, add 1 cup tomato sauce and stir to combine with the remaining juices.

Add 1 teaspoon oregano and 1 teaspoon basil, simmer for 3-5 minutes to meld flavors.

Return the chicken to the skillet, layering pepperoni slices on top.

Sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella cheese over the chicken and cover the skillet until cheese melts, about 2-3 minutes.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Serve over cooked pasta.

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