Grilled Chicken Taco Pizzas

gailanng's Note:

An Aaron Mccargo recipe for Food Network Magazine. I am so going to make this!

• Total Time: 1 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 1 hrs
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 3 pizzas

For the Taco Seasoning

• 2 tablespoons onion powder
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper

For the Pizzas

• 1/4 cup canola oil, plus more for brushing
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
• 1 (16 ounce) package pizza dough
• all-purpose flour, for dusting
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 avocado
• 1 lime, juice of
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon diced red onion
• kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup fresh salsa
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions:

1. To make the taco seasoning: Mix all of the ingredients in a bowl; set aside.
2. To prepare the pizza: Mix 2 tablespoons of the taco seasoning and the canola oil in a shallow bowl; set aside. (Note: Cut back on the pepper should you desire less heat.).
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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. (Note: Watch carefully, it may take less time than the recipe suggests. Let it sit for only a minute or so on lower heat and then flip it; wait another minute and remove.).
6. 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.
7. 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.

Reviews

[kitchenslave03]

Thanks for posting, I was about to, but did a search first. The only things I did differently was to use some taco seasoning I had on hand (Penzy's), left off the sour cream, and used a Mexican cheese blend for the mozzerella/cheddar blend.