DUCK PIZZA WITH HOISIN AND SCALLIONS

Duck Pizza with Hoisin and Scallions image

Yield makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 duck (or chicken) breast, fat trimmed
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 pound whole-wheat pizza dough
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 cup baby spinach, chopped
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella
1/2 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and diced
4 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons black sesame seeds

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Sprinkle the duck with five-spice powder, salt, and pepper. Heat the oil in an ovenproof medium skillet over high heat. Cook the duck until browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side, then transfer the skillet to the oven. Bake the duck until the outside is cooked but inside is rare, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool 4 to 5 minutes. Thinly slice the duck on the diagonal into 8 pieces, then cut each in half. Set aside.
Form the pizza dough into 8 even balls, then flatten to form 3-inch disks and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Spread hoisin sauce on the crusts with a pastry brush. Top with the spinach, cheese, bell pepper, and duck. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove and garnish with onions and sesame seeds.