Best California Style Chicken Recipes

BBQ CHICKEN PIZZA - CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN STYLE

Steps:

• To make BBQ Chicken: In a large frying pan, cook the chicken in olive oil over medium-high heat until just cooked, 5 to 6 minutes. Do not overcook. Set aside in the refrigerator until chilled through.
• Once chilled, coat the chicken with 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce; set aside in the refrigerator.
• To make the pizza: Place the pizza stone in the center of the oven and preheat to 500 degrees F for one hour before cooking pizzas.
• Use a large spoon to spread ¼ cup BBQ sauce evenly over the surface of the prepared dough within the rim. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon smoked Gouda cheese over the sauce. Cover with ¾ cup shredded Mozzarella. Distribute half the chicken pieces evenly over the cheese (approximately 18 pieces). Place approximately 18 to 20 pieces of red onion over the surface. Sprinkle an additional ¼ cup Mozzarella over the top of the pizza.
• Transfer the pizza to the oven; bake until the crust is crisp and golden and the cheese at the center is bubbly, 8 to 10 minutes. When the pizza is cooked, carefully remove it from the oven; sprinkle 1 tablespoon cilantro over the hot surface. Slice.

CALIFORNIA-STYLE BARBECUE CHICKEN PIZZA

Steps:

• 1. HEAT oven to 400 degrees F.
• 2. COOK and stir chicken and vegetables in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 4 to 5 min. or until chicken is done.
• 3. SPREAD pizza crust with barbecue sauce; top with chicken mixture and cheese.
• 4. Place crust directly on middle oven rack and BAKE 15 to 18 min. or until cheese is melted.
• Shortcut
• For a quick alternative to the cooked fresh chicken, use chopped chicken from a rotisserie chicken purchased at your local supermarket. Add to pizza along with the cooked vegetables and cheese before baking as directed.
• VELVEETA Barbecue Chicken Pizza
• Prepare as directed, substituting 1 pkg. (8 oz.) VELVEETA Mild Cheddar Flavor Shredded Pasteurized Process Cheddar Cheese Food for the shredded triple Cheddar cheese.
• Substitute
• Prepare using KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Cheddar Jack Cheese
• Calories 370
• Total fat: 13 g
• Cholesterol 60 mg
• Sodium 830 mg
• Protein: 24 g
• Carbohydrate 39 g
• Dietary fiber: 1 g

BBQ CHICKEN PIZZA - CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN STYLE MADE OVER!

Steps:

• Pre heat broiler and spray a cookie sheet with PAM and scatter chicken cubes on the greased sheet and broil until cooked fully. Place chicken in fridge until chilled then toss in 2 tbs BBQ sauce.
• To make the pizzas place a pizza stone in the center of the oven and preheat to 500 degrees F for one hour before cooking pizzas.
• spoon 1/4 cup low cal BBQ sauce evenly over each prepared dough.
• Sprinkle the dough with 3/4 cup shredded Mozzarella. Distribute half the chicken pieces evenly over the cheese (approximately 18 pieces). Place approximately 18 to 20 pieces of red onion over the surface. Sprinkle an additional 1/4 cup Mozzarella over the top of the pizza.

CHICKEN TORTILLA CASSEROLE CALIFORNIA-STYLE

Steps:

• Microwave (or otherwise cook) chicken until tender.
• Bone and lay in chunks in a greased large shallow baking dish.
• Break up 1 dozen flour tortillas and lay them on top of the chicken.
• Mix together the soups, onion, chili, milk and salsa.
• Spread this mixture evenly over the top of the chicken and tortillas.
• Sprinkle both cheeses on top of the casserole.
• You can freeze the casserole at this point if you wish.
• Bake the thawed casserole at 350F for 45 minutes.
• This also freezes well after it has been cooked.

CALIFORNIA-STYLE PIZZA WITH BBQ CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Cook and stir chicken and vegetables in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 4 to 5 min. or until chicken is done.
• Spread pizza crust with barbecue sauce; top with chicken mixture, cheese and cilantro. Place crust directly on middle oven rack.
• Bake 15 to 18 min. or until cheese is melted.

CALIFORNIA-STYLE BARBECUE CHICKEN PIZZA

Steps:

• Make It HEAT oven to 400°F. COOK and stir chicken and vegetables in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 4 to 5 min. or until chicken is done. SPREAD pizza crust with barbecue sauce; top with chicken mixture and cheese. Place crust directly on middle oven rack. BAKE 15 to 18 min. or until cheese is melted. Kraft Kitchens Tips Shortcut For a quick alternative to the cooked fresh chicken, use chopped chicken from a rotisserie chicken purchased at your local supermarket. Add to pizza along with the cooked vegetables and cheese before baking as directed. VELVEETA Barbecue Chicken Pizza Prepare as directed, substituting 1 pkg. (8 oz.) VELVEETA Mild Cheddar Flavor Shredded Pasteurized Process Cheddar Cheese Food for the shredded triple Cheddar cheese. Substitute Prepare using KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Cheddar Jack Cheese.

CALIFORNIA-STYLE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Prepare a medium baking dish with olive oil flavored nonstick pan spray.
• Place chicken in dish and brush with oil.
• Sprinkle basil, oregano, salt & pepper over the chicken.
• Spread the garlic, celery, onion & parsley over and around the chicken.
• Pour the wine and lemon juice into the baking dish.
• Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
• Uncover and bake for an additional 30 minutes.

CALIFORNIA STYLE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cut off all excess fat from chicken. Rub 1 Tablespoon oil onto sides and bottom of a baking dish. Rub garlic onto chicken; place skin side down in baking dish. Sprinkle with lemon rind. Combine remaining oil, lemon juice and honey. Pour over the chicken. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, oregano, thyme and red pepper. Bake at 400* F. for 30 minutes. Turn chicken and bake another 20 minutes. Baste the chicken during the last 20 minutes.