SPICY CHICKEN APPETIZER PIZZA

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This flavorful pizza from Michelle Martin of Waterville, Ohio uses marinated chicken and a surprise ingredient, almonds, to pack a tasty punch.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 12 slices.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 cup chopped green onions, divided
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 prebaked 12-inch thin pizza crust
1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons sliced almonds

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, soy sauce, 1/2 cup onions, garlic, 1 teaspoon oil, pepper and cayenne. Pour 1/2 cup into a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain chicken, discarding marinade. In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in remaining oil until no longer pink. Combine cornstarch and reserved marinade until blended; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat., Place the crust on an ungreased baking sheet; top with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with cheeses. Bake at 400° for 12 minutes. Top with almonds and remaining onions. Bake 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 327mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.