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Monday, June 6, 2011

H3 Recipe: SPICY THAI CHICKEN PIZZA with THAI PEANUT DRESSING

Spicey Thai Peanut PizzaSPICY THAI CHICKEN PIZZA

INGREDIENTS:

Whole wheat pizza dough or flatbread

1/4 cup duck sauce

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1 cup shredded 1% mozzarella cheese

1 red or yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced

1 4-oz. chicken breast, trimmed of fat

2 tablespoons H3 Thai Peanut Dressing, plus extra for drizzling

1/2 seedless cucumber*, peeled, cut into matchsticks

1/2 cup bean sprouts

4 scallions, chopped

1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped

PREPARATION:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.  Form the dough into a 12" circle on a baking sheet or pizza pan. 

  • Spread the duck sauce on the dough, leaving a half-inch border along the edge for the crust. 

  • Sprinkle the crushed red pepper flakes all over, then the cheese, and lastly the peppers. 

  • Bake for 15-20 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.

  • Meanwhile, grill or sauté the chicken breasts and let rest.  Slice thinly and toss in Thai Peanut Dressing.

  • Top the pizza with the chicken, bean sprouts, cucumbers, and cilantro.  Drizzle with extra peanut dressing if desired. (Marinade the cucumbers in a bit of rice wine vinegar and honey for some nice tang!)

  • Enjoy!


Serves 12

Serving Size: 1 slice

Calories: 80

Fat Grams: 3





THAI PEANUT DRESSING

 INGREDIENTS:      

 2 cups Creamy Peanut Butter

1 cup Rice Wine Vinegar

1 cup Water

1 cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce

1 teaspoon Ground Cayenne

1 Tablespoon Minced garlic

1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes

1 teaspoon Onion Powder

1/8 teaspoon Salt

1/2 teaspoon Ginger

 PREPARATION:

  •  Place all the ingredients in a blender.

  • Blend until smooth and well combined.

  • Serve.


 Number of servings: 62

Serving Size: 1 Tablespoon                         

Calories: 70                             

Fat Grams: 6 

1 comment:

  1. YES YES YES! Another one of my favorite receipes! The pizza is awesome but the Thai Peanut Dressing is to die for! Don't let the 70 cals spook you - it is worth every calorie! Thanks Jen!

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