JERK CHICKEN PIZZA WITH MANGO SALSA

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Jerk chicken teams up with ghost pepper cheese and barbeque sauce to give this Caribbean pizza maximum heat and flavor. Top it with mango salsa for a cool finishing touch. Recipe by Chef Thomas Catherall, C.M.C.

Provided by Saputo

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

14 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast
1 tablespoon Jamaican jerk seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
½ cup bottled barbeque sauce
1 (12 inch) pre-baked pizza crust
¾ cup Great Midwest® ghost pepper Monterey Jack
½ ripe mango, diced
2 tablespoons red onion, diced
1 tablespoon ripe tomato, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon fresh mint, chopped

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
To Prepare Toppings: Coat chicken with jerk seasoning. Heat olive oil in saute pan; sear chicken for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Remove chicken from pan, add mushrooms to pan, and saute them for about 1 minute. Drain liquid from pan. Slice chicken into thin strips.
To Assemble Pizza: Spoon barbeque sauce over pizza crust. Top with mushrooms and chicken strips. Sprinkle cheese on top. Bake pizza for 7 to 8 minutes until crust is browned and cheese is golden and bubbly.
To Prepare Salsa: In small mixing bowl, combine and thoroughly mix all ingredients. Garnish pizza with mango salsa immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 619.5 calories, Carbohydrate 68.1 g, Cholesterol 81.5 mg, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 39.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 1486.9 mg, Sugar 14.2 g