Ginger Chicken Pizza
Photo: James Carrier
Sometimes Judy Burk makes the crust for this pizza from scratch; sometimes she saves time by starting with a purchased pizza crust. Either way, it showcases one of her favorite flavor combinations--ginger and garlic.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
In a 10- to 12-inch nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat, stir garlic, ginger, green onions, and oil just until onions are limp, about 5 minutes.
Step 2
2
In a bowl, mix soy sauce with chicken. Rinse and core tomatoes; cut crosswise into 1/8- to 1/4-inch-thick slices.
Step 3
3
Place pizza crust in a 12-inch pizza pan or on a 14- by 17-inch baking sheet. Spread crust evenly with sauce, then scatter chicken mixture and onion mixture over sauce. Sprinkle pizza with cheese, and arrange tomato slices evenly over the surface.
Step 4
4
Bake in a 350° oven until cheese is melted and pizza is hot in center, 12 to 15 minutes. Cut into wedges.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons minced or pressed garlic
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
1 1/2 cups finely chopped green onions (including tops)
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 cups shredded boned, skinned cooked chicken
3 firm-ripe Roma tomatoes (about 9 oz. total)
1 baked pizza crust (12 in. wide; 1 lb.)
1/2 cup purchased pizza or marinara sauce
1 cup (1/4 lb.) shredded mozzarella cheese