Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken Pizza

Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken Pizza combines the beloved flavors of crispy popcorn chicken with a savory pizza base, topped with aromatic spices and fresh herbs. This dairy-free delight offers a unique twist, perfect for lovers of both Taiwanese cuisine and pizza.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 200g
• Chicken thighs, boneless - 200g
• Cornstarch - 50g
• Garlic powder - 1 tsp
• Five-spice powder - 1 tsp
• Salt - 1/2 tsp
• Black pepper - 1/2 tsp
• Vegetable oil for frying - 200ml
• Sweet chili sauce - 2 tbsp
• Green onions, chopped - 2 tbsp
• Cilantro, chopped - 2 tbsp
• Sriracha (optional) - to taste
• Tomato sauce - 100g
• Red bell pepper, sliced - 50g
• Red onion, thinly sliced - 50g

Steps

1. Prepare the pizza dough according to package instructions or your favorite recipe, allowing it to rest for 20 minutes.
2. While the dough is resting, cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and place them in a bowl.
3. In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch, garlic powder, five-spice powder, salt, and black pepper.
4. Coat the chicken pieces in the cornstarch mixture until well covered.
5. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat, and fry the chicken pieces until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
6. Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F). Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
7. Spread tomato sauce evenly over the rolled-out pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
8. Top the sauce with sliced red bell pepper and red onion, then add the fried popcorn chicken evenly across the pizza.
9. Drizzle sweet chili sauce over the chicken, then bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
10. Once out of the oven, garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro. Add sriracha if desired, slice, and serve.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 28 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 850 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 24 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from chicken, aiding muscle growth and repair.
• Contains fresh vegetables, providing vitamins and minerals.

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