Quick Mini Chicken Pizzas

Name: Quick Mini Chicken Pizzas
Prep time: PTM
Cook time: PTM

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Main dish

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 20-25 minutes
Servings: 4 (2 small pizzas per person)
Cost per serving: $2.03
Storage: 3 days in the fridge. The pizzas are best when served right out of the oven.
Kitchen tools: Measuring cups and spoons, cutting board, sharp knife, can opener, grater, rolling pin (or a clean, empty bottle or a round glass), baking sheet, frying pan, wooden spoon, small bowl, spoon.
This original recipe was developed by Extenso—the Université de Montréal reference centre on human nutrition.

Ingredients

8 slices whole-wheat bread
Or tortillas, English muffins or other types of bread
15 ml (1 tbsp) canola oil
2 chicken thighs, skinless and deboned (about 175-200 g), cut into very small pieces
Or you can use another protein like tofu, lentils, ham, etc.
1 small yellow onion, chopped (about 125 ml / ½ cup)
1 green bell pepper (one half diced, the other cut into 8 thin rings)
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 can (156 ml) tomato paste
Salt and pepper to taste
2.5 ml (½ tsp) dried oregano
120 g grated mozzarella cheese (about 250 ml / 1 cup)

Preparation

1. Flatten 8 slices of bread with the rolling pin and place on a large baking sheet.

Tip: You can also use a clean, empty bottle or a round glass instead of a rolling pin.

2. Place oven rack in the middle position, set the oven to broil and cook for about 4 minutes, keeping a watchful eye, until the bread is lightly golden.

3. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and adjust the temperature to 180^oC (350^oF).

4. Heat the oil in the frying pan over medium-high heat and cook the chicken pieces for about 5 minutes, until browned. Add salt and pepper.

Tip: Don’t stir too much so the chicken can brown.

5. Add the onion, diced green pepper and garlic. Stir and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.

6. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the tomato paste, oregano and a little salt and pepper.

7. With a spoon, spread the tomato preparation over the 8 slices of grilled bread (spread all the way to the edge of the crust). Then add the chicken preparation. Cover with the grated cheese and garnish with a green pepper ring.

Variation: Add any other vegetable of your choice.

8. Cook about 8 minutes, until the pizzas are hot and the cheese has melted.

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