Indulge in a culinary journey with our Grilled Savory Taco Chicken Pizza, a tantalizing fusion of Mexican and Italian flavors. This delectable dish features a crispy pizza crust topped with a flavorful blend of taco chicken, melted cheese, and an array of colorful toppings. The accompanying Guacamole and Lime Chipotle Salsa add layers of freshness and a touch of heat, creating a symphony of tastes that will tantalize your palate. Get ready to embark on a taste adventure with this unique and satisfying meal.
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SAVORY PIZZA
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 2h20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Add toppings to pizza dough and bake in the lowest part of the oven for approximately 15 to 20 minutes or until dough is cooked through and golden.
- In a measuring cup, combine water and sugar. Dissolve dry yeast in warm water mixture. Set aside for about 5 minutes, allowing yeast to become active.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour and salt. Make a depression in the flour mixture and add oil and foamy yeast mixture. Mix dough ingredients until they stay together. (Alternatively, place dry ingredients in the bowl of a food processor and pulse a few times. Add oil and yeast mixture and pulse again until dough begins to form a ball.) Turn out onto a floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes. If the dough appears wet or sticky, add flour, a little at a time, to achieve a smooth consistency.
- Oil the inside of a clean dry bowl. Place the ball of dough in the bowl and roll it around so that it is covered with a layer of oil. Cover the dough with a towel and allow it to rise for about 1 1/2 hours in a warm area free of drafts.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F as you begin to roll out dough.
- After the dough has risen, punch it down and place on a floured surface. Roll out or press out to desired shape and place on hot stone or baking sheet.
CHIPOTLE CHICKEN GUACAMOLE SUB
Provided by Food Network
Time 5m
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Slice the roll in half lengthwise. Lay roll on a clean, flat work surface. Spread guacamole evenly over both sides of the roll. Add the cheese first, followed by the chicken and jalapeno slices. Sprinkle pico de gallo over the top and crown sandwich with top of the roll.
CHIPOTLE SALSA
Provided by Food Network
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Char the tomatoes on a grill, under a broiler, or in a cast iron pan. Put them in a bowl and add the remaining ingredients. Mix together. Season with salt and pepper.;
CHIPOTLE-LIME CHICKEN TACOS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Generously season the chicken, on the outside and inside of the cavity, with salt and pepper, to taste. With your fingers, put some of the lime zest under the skin of the chicken. Sprinkle the lime juice over the chicken and put the halves into the cavity. Put the chicken in a roasting pan, breast side up, and add 1/4 cup of water to the bottom of the pan. Roast the chicken until the internal temperature registers 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, when inserted in the thickest part of the thigh.
- Remove the chicken from the oven to a carving board, let sit until cool enough to handle.
- In a small bowl, combine the crema, minced chipotles, remaining lime zest, and salt and pepper, to taste.
- Once the chicken has cooled, pull the meat from bones and shred.
- Put some of the shredded chicken on each tortilla, top with chipotle crema and garnish with some zest from the remaining lime. Serve with lime wedges.
ROASTED CHIPOTLE SALSA
Dry-roasting vegetables on a flat, heavy pan called a comal tames the sharper flavors and adds a smoky dimension (you can also use a heavy frying pan). Chipotle chiles -- canned smoked jalapenos -- add even further depth of flavor. This salsa is a great alternative for dipping chips or garnishing tacos, tamales or enchiladas.
Provided by Food Network
Time 50m
Yield about 2 1/2 cups salsa
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place a comal or a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat; do not oil. Place garlic, onion, and tomato (all with their skins) in pan and roast, turning, as needed, with tongs, until blistered and charred all over. Let vegetables cool slightly, then peel off skins.
- In a blender, combine vegetables with chipotle chile and cilantro leaves. Whirl until coarsely pureed. (If using a mortar and pestle, finely chop cilantro leaves with cooked, peeled onion and garlic. Mash tomatoes and chipotle in mortar, then stir in chopped vegetables and cilantro). Squeeze lime juice into salsa, then stir in oil. Taste, season with salt, and serve. Can be made ahead, covered, and refrigerated up to 3 days.
GRILLED CHICKEN TACO PIZZAS
Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.
Time 1h25m
Yield 3 individual pizzas
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Make the taco seasoning: Mix all of the ingredients with 1 tablespoon each salt and black pepper in a bowl.
- Prepare the pizza: Mix 2 tablespoons of the taco seasoning and the canola oil in a shallow bowl. Pound the chicken between 2 pieces of plastic wrap to 1/4 inch thick. Add the chicken to the bowl, turning to coat, and marinate 30 minutes.
- Preheat a grill to medium high. Grill the chicken until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Let cool, then cut into bite-size pieces.
- Divide the dough into 3 pieces. Roll out each on a floured surface into an 8-inch round. Brush with canola oil, sprinkle with taco seasoning and grill until crisp, 3 to 5 minutes per side; remove from the grill.
- Mix the cheeses in a bowl, then sprinkle on the crusts and top with the chicken. Return the pizzas to the grill, and cook until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, mix the avocado, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, red onion, and salt and pepper to taste. Top the pizzas with the avocado mixture, salsa, sour cream and cilantro.
Tips:
- Use a pizza dough that is easy to work with. A store-bought pizza dough or a simple homemade dough will work well.
- Grill the chicken ahead of time. This will save you time when assembling the pizza.
- Use a variety of toppings. The toppings in this recipe are just a suggestion. Feel free to add or remove toppings to suit your taste.
- Don't overload the pizza with toppings. Too many toppings will make the pizza soggy.
- Bake the pizza until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Conclusion:
This grilled savory taco chicken pizza is a delicious and easy-to-make meal. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual get-together. The combination of grilled chicken, taco seasoning, and cheese is sure to please everyone. Serve it with guacamole and lime chipotle salsa for a complete meal.
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