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Jerk Chicken Mushroom Pizza

Cultural Context

Jerk chicken, originating from Jamaica, is a spicy and flavorful dish traditionally made with marinated chicken cooked over pimento wood. This pizza combines the bold flavors of jerk seasoning with the comforting nature of pizza, making it a popular fusion dish. Today, jerk chicken pizza can be found in various forms around the world, appealing to both traditionalists and modern food lovers alike.

JamaicanJMmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1/4 inch pieces Jerk Chicken Chunks
6 oz can/tin Tomato Paste
2 cups Cheddar Cheese - shredded (Mozzarella)
1 cup Mushrooms (sliced)
1 cup Sweet/Bell Pepper (diced)
1 cup Onion (diced)
4 Garlic Cloves (grind to puree)
1/2 cup Olive (sliced) - optional
Pinch or 1/4 teaspoon Salt (I uses Sea Salt)
3/4 to Pound Chicken Breast (boneless) - diced 1/4 inch Chunk pieces
4 Teaspoons Jerk Seasoning
Tablespoon - 1 1/2 Parsley (dried or fresh)
Tablespoon Basil (dried or fresh)

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while maintaining stretch.

jerk chicken

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken with spices

💰Cheaper: bbq chicken

BBQ chicken is more accessible and still flavorful.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds umami without dairy.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and neutral in flavor.

1

Cook tiny chicken chunks with seasonings three minutes on low heat lid off.

2

Preheat Oven for 8 minutes!

3

Sprinkle Cornmeal on 14-inches pizza tray after greasing it.

4

Spread tomato paste over the pizza dough.

5

Layer shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the dough.

6

Add jerk chicken pieces evenly on top of the cheese.

7

Scatter sliced mushrooms, diced bell peppers, and diced onions over the pizza.

8

Sprinkle garlic puree over the toppings.

9

Add sliced olives if desired.

10

Bake pizza for 18 minutes at 400°F, on low rack.

Cooking Techniques

rollingbakingslicing

Equipment Needed

ovenpizza tray

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Jerk Chicken PizzaMushroom Jerk Pizza

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