Blackened Chicken Pizza with Yellow Tomato Salsa

Ingredients

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• 1 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 3 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch strips
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 yellow pear tomatoes, stems removed
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 lime, zested and juiced
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pre-baked thin pizza crust
• 8 ounces shredded pepperjack cheese

Directions

Method written by CompKitchen from the ingredient list. Not the original author's method, not kitchen-tested.

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C). In a small bowl, combine the paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, onion powder, thyme, oregano and cayenne pepper.

2. Toss the chicken strips with half of the spice mixture and a little canola oil until evenly coated.

3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a little canola oil. Cook the chicken 5 to 7 minutes, stirring, until cooked through to 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part.

4. While the chicken cooks, finely chop the yellow pear tomatoes and combine them in a bowl with the red onion, jalapeno, crushed garlic, cilantro, lime zest and lime juice. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

5. Place the pre-baked pizza crust on a baking sheet. Sprinkle half of the pepperjack cheese over the crust.

6. Scatter the blackened chicken over the cheese, then sprinkle with the remaining pepperjack.

7. Sprinkle the pizza with the remaining spice mixture if desired, then bake 8 to 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling and the edges are golden.

8. Let the pizza rest for a minute, cut into wedges and spoon the yellow tomato salsa over the top before serving.