Fried Chicken Pizza Recipes

CRISPY DEEP-FRIED PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat the oil to 365 degrees F. A deep-fryer is best, but if using a stove top method, fill a cast iron Dutch oven or heavy chicken fryer with oil about 4 inches deep.
• Roll dough out and cut it in half. Stir the oregano and basil into the pizza sauce. Slice the pepperoni. Spread half of the pizza sauce on half of each side, of the dough, add the cheese and pepperoni, distributing evenly. Apply a thin line of the water to the edge of the dough and fold each over onto itself and press to seal.
• Check the oil temperature and carefully add the pizza pockets. Cook for 2 minutes, turn over and cook for 1 minute more. Remove to a paper towel lined plate. Transfer the pizza to serving plates and garnish with remaining pizza sauce, Parmesan and fresh basil leaves.
• Combine all the dry ingredients in bowl of food processor or stand mixer. Or if by hand, combine in a medium bowl. Add the warm water to small glass bowl. Sprinkle the yeast over and let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes. Add oil and yeast mixture to dry ingredients and depending on method using, combine until a dough ball forms. For food processor, pulse on dough setting until dough is smooth and elastic. For stand mixer, slow speed until dough is smooth and elastic. For hand method, knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic. Form the dough into a ball. Lightly oil a large bowl, add the dough ball to it, cover tightly with plastic wrap or a well-floured tea towel, and set in a warm place or a 100 degree F oven until doubled, about 1 hour.
• Punch down, and let rest for 5 minutes. Divide the dough in half for 2 large pizzas or into 4 equal pieces for calzones or small individual pizzas. Roll the dough into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Cooks Note: Can be made ahead and also freezes well.

PIZZA-FIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
• Bring 2 skillets sprayed with nonstick spray to medium heat on the stove. In one skillet, cook bell pepper, mushrooms, and onion until softened, 4 to 6 minutes.
• In the other skillet, cook chicken until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
• Cook's Note: Alternatively, use one skillet and cook the veggies and chicken consecutively.
• Place crushed tomatoes in a small bowl and season to taste with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Evenly spoon seasoned tomatoes onto chicken in skillet. Tear string cheese into pieces and place over the tomatoes.
• Top chicken with vegetables and turkey pepperoni. Cover with a lid and continue to cook until the cheese softens, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Plate your pizza-fied chicken and sprinkle with grated topping. Garnish with crushed red pepper and oregano, if using. Enjoy!

FRIED CHICKEN PIZZA?

Steps:

• 1. Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.Add sliced vidalia onion,saute for 5 minutes.Reduce heat for medium-low,and continue cooking and stirring until the onion is very tender for 5 more minutes.Stir in red pepper flakes.
• 2. Place the bacon strips in a large,deep skillet and cook over medium-high heat,turning occasionally,until evenly browned,about 10 minutes.Drain the bacon strips on a paper towel-lined plate;crumble when it cool.
• 3. In a medium bowl,combine pizza sauce and honey mustard;whisk together until blended.Set aside.
• 4. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.Grease a baking sheet.
• 5. Press the refrigerated pizza crust onto the baking sheet to fit the size of the pan.Spread the honey mustard/pizza sauce evenly over the pizza crust.
• 6. Sprinkle with sliced fried chicken strips,caramelized onion,bacon,crumbled american cheese and sliced banana peppers.Season with garlic powder.Top with shredded colby jack cheese
• 7. Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese has melted and bubbly and the pizza crust is golden brown on the bottom,for 15 to 20 minutes