Monday, May 3, 2010

Mexican Chicken Pizza! HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO Week!

1 1/2 cups flour
1 TBS sugar

1/4 tsp. regular active dry yeast
1/4 tsp. coarse (kosher or sea) salt
3/4 cup warm water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/3 cup yellow cornmeal
Additional cornmeal
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/4 cup sliced green onions (4 medium)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Heat oven to 450°F. In medium bowl, mix 3/4 cup of the flour, the sugar, yeast and salt. Stir in warm water and oil. Beat with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on high speed 1 minute. Stir in 1/3 cup cornmeal and remaining 3/4 cup flour to make a soft dough.

On lightly floured surface, knead dough until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Cover; let rest 10 minutes.

Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray; sprinkle with additional cornmeal. On cookie sheet, press dough into 14x10-inch rectangle; prick with fork. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges just begin to turn brown.

Sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheese blend. Top with chicken, tomatoes and bell pepper. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake 6 to 8 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and edges are golden brown. Sprinkle with cilantro! (YOU CAN ALSO MAKE THIS PIZZA ON ANY PIZZA CRUST!)
(Recipe and picture found at bettycrocker.com)

1 comment:

lindsay said...

I loved this recipe! Thanks! I did increase the yeast to 1/2 tsp. which worked well. Fun to have a mexican twist on pizza. Next time I'll definitely double the recipe to have leftovers.

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