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Best Jamaican Jerk Chicken Pizza Recipe

Best Jamaican Jerk Chicken Pizza Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star 5 from 9 reviews
  • Author: Lola
  • Prep Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Jamaican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This flavorful and loaded Jamaican Jerk Chicken Pizza features a homemade crust topped with roasted bell peppers, tomatoes, jerk chicken, and BBQ sauce. A delicious twist on a classic pizza!


Ingredients

PIZZA CRUST:

  • 2 ¾ cups organic all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup warm fresh water
  • 1 tablespoon raw honey
  • 1 packet rapid-rise yeast
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt

ROASTED BELL PEPPERS:

  • 2 cups baby bell/sweet peppers, sliced thin
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt + black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme

JERK CHICKEN:

  • 2 lbs. organic chicken breast
  • 12 Tbsps Homemade Jerk Dry Rub Seasoning

TOPPINGS:

  • 8 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cups Herb roasted tomatoes
  • 1 cup kale, de-stemmed + chopped
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce

Instructions

  1. BAKE THE CHICKEN: Preheat oven to 400°F. Season chicken with jerk seasoning, bake for 30-40 mins, shred.
  2. ROAST THE BELL PEPPERS: Slice peppers, season, bake until tender.
  3. PIZZA CRUST: Mix water, honey, olive oil, yeast. Add flour and seasonings, knead, shape dough.
  4. ASSEMBLY: Combine chicken with BBQ sauce. Preheat oven to 475°F. Spread sauce on crust, add cheese, toppings. Bake for 15-20 mins.
  5. Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For a crispy crust, use a pizza pan with holes.
  • Leftover pizza can be refrigerated for 3-4 days.
  • For a gluten-free crust, check out the Easy GF Pizza Crust recipe.
  • For the Herb Roasted Tomatoes topping recipe, refer to the link provided.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 546 kcal
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 1812mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0.01g
  • Carbohydrates: 63g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg