| This spicy pizza recipe features chicken blackened on | | | | Fresh Ground Black Pepper, to taste |
| the stovetop in a fiery spice mix that adds excellent | | | | 1 Pre-Baked Thin Pizza Crust |
| flavor to the pizza. The yellow pear tomato and | | | | 1 (8 ounces) package Shredded Monterrey Jack |
| vine-ripened red tomato mixed with red onion, jalapeno | | | | Cheese |
| pepper, crushed garlic and fresh cilantro create a | | | | Blackening Spice Blend: |
| delicious, colorful and spicy salsa that compliments the | | | | 1-1/2 tablespoons Paprika |
| chicken nicely. This is a great salsa for serving with | | | | 1 tablespoon Garlic Powder |
| other dishes or as a dip. As some people are not fans | | | | 3 teaspoons Coarse Salt |
| of the taste of cilantro, it can be omitted or fresh | | | | 1-1/2 teaspoons Fresh Ground Black Pepper |
| parsley substituted in its place. | | | | 1-1/2 teaspoons Onion Powder |
| This pizza, with some Cajun and Mexican-style heat | | | | 1-1/2 teaspoons Dried Thyme |
| may not be suitable for all tastes. The jalapeno could | | | | 1-1/2 teaspoons Dried Oregano |
| be dropped from the vegetable mixture to lessen the | | | | 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper |
| heat if desired. You are not likely to use the entire | | | | Preparations: |
| blackening spice blend, just store any remaining spice in | | | | 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. |
| an airtight container for another time. Pre-mixed | | | | 2. In a small bowl, combine blackening spice blend |
| blackening spice mixes are available at supermarkets, | | | | ingredients. |
| specialty food stores and at internet retailers. Look for | | | | 3. Add chicken breast pieces to small shallow bowl. |
| them with other the other dried spices. | | | | Sprinkle spice mix over chicken breast pieces. |
| Blackened Chicken Pizza with Tomato, Jalapeno and | | | | 4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully |
| Garlic | | | | add vegetable oil to hot skillet. |
| Ingredients: | | | | 5. Blacken chicken in oil for 2 to 3 minutes, or until fully |
| 1 pound Boneless Skinless, Chicken Breasts - cut into | | | | cooked. |
| bite-sized pieces | | | | 6. In a medium mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, red |
| 3 tablespoons Vegetable Oil | | | | onion, jalapeno pepper, crushed garlic, chopped cilantro, |
| 1 Yellow Pear Tomato, trimmed and diced | | | | lime zest, and lime juice. |
| 1 Vine-Ripened Tomato, trimmed and diced | | | | 7. Season the vegetables with coarse salt and fresh |
| 1/4 cup Red Onion, thinly sliced | | | | ground black pepper to taste. |
| 1-2 Fresh Jalapeno Pepper, seeded and chopped | | | | 8. Spread vegetables over pizza crust, and then |
| 1 Garlic Clove, crushed | | | | arrange chicken over vegetables. |
| 3 tablespoons chopped Fresh Cilantro | | | | 9. Top with shredded Monterrey Jack cheese. |
| 1 tablespoon Fresh Lime Zest | | | | 10. Bake in preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until |
| 1/2 Fresh Lime, juiced | | | | cheese melts. |
| Coarse Salt, to taste | | | | |