INGREDIENTS
Pizza Dough
3/4 cups lukewarm water
1 teaspoon active dry yeast
2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Pizza Toppings
1 lb chicken, cooked and sliced into strips
olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 small onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, cored and sliced into strips
1 red bell pepper, cored and sliced into strips
1/2 cup mild salsa
2 cups Mexican style shredded cheese blend
1. Combine the water and yeast in a large bowl until dissolved. Add flour, salt and mix.
2. Lay the dough out on a clean surface, along with any loose flour, and knead the dough until the flour is mixed. About 5 minutes. The dough should feel slightly moist and tacky.
3. Set dough aside in a medium bowl, cover with a clean cloth, and allow to rise for about an hour and a half.
4. When ready to make the pizza, preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
5. Heat 2 - 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add chicken and stir frequently until lightly browned.
6. Stir in garlic, chili powder and salt.
7. Add onions, peppers, and cook for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender yet firm.
8. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, and lay the dough in the middle of it. Using your hands, work the dough from the middle out until the dough is about 1/4 inch thick. The dough will stick to the parchment paper as you work it out. This will help make the process easier to form a 12 to 14 inch round. Pierce the dough liberally with a fork. Bake for 5 minutes.
9. Remove pizza crust from oven, spoon salsa over crust, add chicken, vegetables and cheese. Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust turns a golden brown.
