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Chicken Pizzetta Paillards #KitchenMatrixCookingProject

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Here we are at the fourth, and final, August post for our year-long #KitchenMatrixCookingProject; you can read more about that project here. Wendy of A Day in the Life on the Farm selected our recipes this month and she is wrapping up the month with proteins - fish and chicken.

This week, we're focusing on paillards. Paillards are boneless cuts of meat that are pounded flat. I had to look that one up when Wendy picked this. I had never even heard that term before this challenge

Here's what everyone else made...



Chicken Pizzetta Paillards

So, this isn't one of Bittman's recipes, but his Chicken Parmigiana Paillards got me thinking: what about using pounded chicken as a base for a mini pizza? And, so, my Chicken Pizzetta Paillards were born. So easy. So tasty. I did go a little far off the reservation this week, but I'll definitely be back to try more of his recipes. The Beef Paillards with Capers and Watercress sound amazing as do the Lamb Paillards with Olives, Yogurt, and Mint. Stay tuned!

Ingredients

  • about 1-1/2 pounds boneless chicken thighs, pounded
  • freshly ground salt
  • freshly ground pepper
  • oil
  • pizza sauce, approximately 1 C divided into 4 portions
  • shredded cheese, approximately 1 C divided into 4 portions
  • pepperoni
  • Also needed cast iron skillet


Procedure
Heat a large cast-iron skillet or grill pan over medium-high, and preheat the broiler.

Working with 1 thigh at a time, pound between sheets of plastic to about 1/2" thick. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Add oil to the cast-iron skillet. Cook the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes per side.

Once you're on the second side, top the chicken with the pizza sauce, cheese, and pepperoni. Broil until bubbly and brown, about 3 minutes.


I served this with a sour gooseberry beer.
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  1. KarenAugust 27, 2018 at 10:07 PM

    You always go off the reservation! This sounds delish! I have huge stash of pepperoni just waiting for a purpose. Can't wait to try this.

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    1. Camilla M. MannAugust 28, 2018 at 10:25 AM

      I know, I know! I'm bad. But this was delicious. I hope you do try it.

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  2. A Day in the Life on the FarmAugust 28, 2018 at 7:46 AM

    Very creative Cam.

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