Easy homemade jerk chicken pizza( pizza dough from scratch!)

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat content while still providing a good melt.

jerk chicken

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: seasoned chicken breast

Grilled chicken is leaner and can be seasoned to mimic jerk flavors.

pineapple

🥗Healthier: mango

💰Cheaper: canned pineapple

Canned pineapple is often less expensive and still adds sweetness.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a more budget-friendly option for cooking.

Remove the skin and debone the chicken breast.

Cut the chicken into small cubes.

Rinse the chicken with vinegar.

Season the chicken with homemade jerk seasoning and powder jerk seasoning, then marinate in the fridge overnight.

Prepare warm water (105°F) and add 1 teaspoon of sugar to activate the yeast.

Add a packet of active dry yeast to the warm water and let it sit for 4 to 5 minutes until foamy.

In a mixing bowl, combine 4 cups of bread flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of sugar.

Add the foamy yeast mixture and 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the flour mixture.

Mix on medium speed for 5 to 8 minutes, then add butter for extra flavor (optional).

Allow the dough to rise in a greased bowl covered for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.

Prepare the cheese and chicken while the dough is rising.

Cook the marinated jerk chicken in a pot greased with olive oil until juicy and tender, then remove excess grease.

Add jerk marinade, orange juice, tomato paste, and Jamaican ketchup to the chicken to create the pizza sauce.

Punch down the risen dough and shape it into a ball.

Place the dough in the center of a lightly floured pizza pan and stretch it to fill the pan.

Pierce the dough lightly with a fork to prevent it from inflating while baking.

Spread the jerk sauce over the dough, avoiding the edges.

Add a thin layer of grated cheese on top of the sauce.

Distribute the cooked chicken evenly over the cheese.

Add more cheese on top according to preference.

Evenly distribute red bell peppers and jalapenos on top.

Preheat the oven to 425°F.

Bake the pizza for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown with brown edges.

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