Thursday, March 11, 2010

Barbeque Chicken Pizza

Barbeque Chicken Pizza:


Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
45 Min


Original Recipe Yield 1 - 12 inch pizza

Ingredients

* 1 (12 inch) pre-baked pizza crust
* 1 cup spicy barbeque sauce
* 2 skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and cubed
* 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
* 1 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
* 1 cup chopped red onion
* 2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Place pizza crust on a medium baking sheet. Spread the crust with barbeque sauce. Top with chicken, cilantro, pepperoncini peppers, onion, and cheese.
3. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly


I made this a few nights ago for Jon and we both liked it. I didn't put in as much cilantro as it called for (I put less than a 1/3 cup), and I plan on putting even less on the next time. Cilantro is some seriously strong stuff:) Also, I think it could stand to have a little more cheese (but I am a cheese lover). I didn't use a prebaked pizza crust because I found a REALLY easy pizza crust recipe (which you can find below).


Really Easy Pizza Crust:

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
30 Min


Original Recipe Yield 1 - 12 inch pizza crust

Ingredients

* 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
* 1 teaspoon white sugar
* 1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
* 2 1/2 cups bread flour
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). In a medium bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
2. Stir in flour, salt and oil. Beat until smooth. Let rest for 5 minutes.
3. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat or roll into a round. Transfer crust to a lightly greased pizza pan or baker's peel dusted with cornmeal. Spread with desired toppings and bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Let baked pizza cool for 5 minutes before serving.