Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Chinese Chicken Pizza

Chinese Chicken Pizza





Chinese Chicken Pizza

2 boneless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/4 cup cornmeal or flour
4-inch ball of pizza dough, room temperature
1/4 cup hoisin sauce (in grocery's Asian section)
4 green onions, sliced
Up to 2/3 cup cilantro leaves (not stems)
1 cup fresh mung bean sprouts
1/2 cup red bell pepper, sliced paper-thin
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Milled pepper

Brush skinless chicken with olive oil and season with salt, pepper. Grill 10-15 minutes, direct heat, turning once. Cool and cut into strips.

Sprinkle work surface with cornmeal or flour. Roll out dough from center to a 12-inch circle or rectangle, 1/4-inch thick. Brush both sides with olive oil and place in center of heated grill's cooking grid.
Grill over medium direct heat 2 to 4 minutes, until bottom of crust is well marked and browned. Remove from grill and spread hoisin sauce evenly over cooked side of crust.
Sprinkle with chicken, green onions, cilantro, sprouts and red pepper. Top with cheese. If using a gas grill, switch to indirect heat.
Return pizza to center of cooking grate and grill with lid closed until bottom is browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from grill, shower with pepper and slice to serve hot.

Makes one 12-inch pizza.

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