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April 30, 2006

Chinese Chicken Pizza with Hoisin Sauce

Yield: 2

Ingredients:

  • 1 x 4 inch ball of prepared dough, let rise to room temp.
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Hoisin sauce
  • 2 grilled skinless chicken, breasts, diced
  • 4 scallions, finely, sliced
  • 2/3 cup lightly packed cilantro, leaves, stems discarded before before measuring
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, seeds and membranes discarded, sliced into thin strips
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
  • salt, and, freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions:

  • Sprinkle your rolling surface with a handful of flour or cornmeal.
  • Place dough directly in the middle of the surface.
  • Roll out the dough gently into either a 12-inch rectangle or circle, 1/4-inch thick.
  • Brush both sides with olive oil and set aside until ready to grill.
  • Place dough in the centre of the cooking grate, directly over the heat for one to three minutes, until the crust is well marked and
    browned.
  • Flip dough and spread Hoisin sauce evenly over cooked side of crust.
  • Spread chicken, scallions, cilantro and bell pepper evenly over crust.
  • Sprinkle cheese over top.
  • Move to Indirect heat (for charcoal: the side of charcoal grill that has no coals. For gas: turn off burner directly under pizza).
  • Cover grill and cook for 5 -10 minutes, or until bottom is well browned, and cheese is fully melted.
  • Remove from grill, season with salt and pepper, and slice. Serve immediately.

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