Spicy Garlic-Chicken Pizza
A purchased bread shell topped with peppery chicken, a blend of two cheeses, and a sprinkling of nuts makes a sophisticated pizza.

Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 9 mins
Servings:
Makes 6 main-dish servings.
Ingredients
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12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
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1/2 cup sliced green onion
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons rice vinegar or white wine vinegar
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2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
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1 tablespoon olive oil or cooking oil
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1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper or 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1 tablespoon olive oil or cooking oil
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1 16-ounce (12-inch) Italian bread shell (Boboli)
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1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
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2 tablespoons pine nuts or sliced almonds
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1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions
1.
Cut chicken into 1/2-inch pieces. In a large bowl combine half of the green onion, the minced garlic, rice or white wine vinegar, soy sauce, the 1 tablespoon oil, the crushed or ground red pepper, and the black pepper. Add the chicken pieces; stir to coat. Cover and let stand 30 minutes at room temperature or for 1 hour in refrigerator. Drain, reserving marinade.
2.
Heat remaining oil in a large skillet; add chicken pieces. Cook and stir about 3 minutes or until no longer pink. Stir cornstarch into reserved marinade. Add to skillet. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Spoon evenly atop bread shell. Sprinkle with Monterey Jack and mozzarella cheeses. Bake, uncovered, in a 400 degree F. oven for 12 minutes. Top with remaining green onion and nuts. Return to oven for 2 minutes more. Makes 6 main-dish servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 389, Total Fat 17 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 47 mg, Sodium 720 mg, Carbohydrate 36 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 25 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 6%, Vitamin C 3%, Calcium 18%, Iron 16%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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