Description
Homemade chicken and pickled jalapeno pizza delivers a spicy kick that sparks excitement at dinner. Crispy crust, tender chicken, and tangy peppers create a flavor combination that keeps your taste buds dancing.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose unbleached flour
- 1 chicken breast, chopped
- 1 cup pickled jalapenos
- 1 cup cubed mozzarella cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¾ cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon crushed New Mexican chile
- ½ teaspoon chipotle powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by stirring 1 teaspoon into ¾ cup warm water until dissolved. Let it bloom for 5 minutes until slightly foamy.
- Incorporate 2 cups flour and 1 teaspoon salt into the yeast mixture. Knead the dough for 8 minutes until your surface feels smooth and elastic.
- Cover your dough and allow it to rise in a warm spot for 60 minutes, or until it doubles in volume.
- Mince 2 garlic cloves and blend with 2 tablespoons olive oil and a pinch of salt. Set your garlic-oil sauce aside.
- Season 1 chopped chicken breast with 1 tablespoon New Mexican chile, ½ teaspoon chipotle powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, and black pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet and sauté your chicken for 6-7 minutes at medium-high heat until golden and fully cooked.
- Stretch your dough to a thin 12-inch round on parchment paper. Dock the surface with a fork.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside.
- Brush your dough with prepared garlic oil. Distribute 1 cup cubed mozzarella, cooked chicken, and 1 cup pickled jalapeños.
- Slide your pizza onto the hot stone and bake for 12-14 minutes until your crust turns deep golden and cheese melts completely.
- Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and a drizzle of crema if desired. Slice and serve immediately.
Notes
- Let the dough rise in a warm spot like near a preheated oven to help yeast activate faster and develop better flavor.
- Slice jalapeños thinly to distribute heat evenly and prevent overwhelming spicy bites.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure proper browning and crisp edges instead of steaming.
- For a gluten-free version, swap wheat flour with cauliflower crust or a pre-made gluten-free pizza base to maintain the zesty flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes - 1 hour 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 680 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1800 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg