Cannot determined between pizza and hen? You’ll be able to have each in a single enjoyable deal with! Chizza is breaded and fried to perfection, and topped with selection toppings for a tasty low-carb appetizer or primary dish.

Soooo, what do we have now right here? Chizza, my pals! It is hen + pizza rolled into one enjoyable chunk! I have been seeing commercials and promotions for this ingenious mash up all around the web these previous few weeks and naturally, I used to be very a lot intrigued to strive it our Filipino spaghetti. KFC Philippines rolled out their latest menu merchandise a day or two after I left the nation so I wasn’t capable of strive it. And so as to add to my disappointment, the chicken-pizza marvel just isn’t even out there in U.S. markets. 

{The teenager} behind the counter of our neighborhood KFC stared at me like I used to be from Mars and spoke an alien language after I tried to order myself a Chizza. The craziest factor to occur to hen and pizza and I’m going to overlook it? No approach! Time to interrupt out the forged iron skillet and get a-frying!

Ingredient notes

What a terrific cooking exercise it turned out! G and I had enjoyable assembling our particular person hen pizzas with numerous toppings. He had pepperoni and sliced jalapenos on his whereas I went Hawaiian-style with pineapple and ham on mine. Your creativeness (and pantry) is your restrict right here.

• Rooster– A superb measurement hen breast makes base for this low-carb pizza. Pound with a meat mallet to flatten to uniform thickness for even cooking.
• Brine– buttermilk marinade seasoned with salt and pepper for juiciness
• Breading– use a mixture of corn starch and flour for further crunch!
• Sauce– tomatoey pizza sauce or strive creamy alfredo for selection
• Cheese– mozzarella offers the gooiest soften!
• Toppings– Mushrooms, bell peppers, crimson onions, olives, crumbled sausage, plum tomatoes, recent basil, and crisp bacon bits are simply a few of the scrumptious choices.

For extra recipes to make use of ham and pineapple? Do this Hawaiian fried rice!

Easy methods to make chizza

Bear in mind, although, that toppings are simply half the expertise. A superb a part of this chizza is the hen crust. You need the crust golden and crisp on the surface whereas tender and juicy within the inside. Here’s a transient overview; examine the recipe card for the whole elements and process.

1. Butterfly the hen breast utilizing a knife and place between two sheets of plastic movie. butterflying them open. Pound with a meat mallet to ¼-inch thickness.
2. Mix brine elements in a resealable bag, place hen breasts, and marinate within the fridge. Drain hen nicely, discarding marinade, and pat dry.
3. Mix egg wash elements in a bowl and breading elements on a shallow plate. Dredge hen in flour combination, dip in egg combination after which dredge once more in flour combination to totally coat. Do not shake off extra flour, pack and press onto meat as attainable.
4. Warmth oil in a forged iron skillet or broad pan. Deep-fry hen, turning as wanted, till golden and crisp. Take away from pan and drain on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Don’t overcrowd pan, cook dinner in batches wanted.
5. Organize fried hen cutlets in a single layer on a baking sheet. Prime with pizza sauce, shredded cheese, and selection toppings.
6. Bake in a preheated 450 F oven till cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve instantly with Parmesan cheese and scorching sauce as desired.

Easy methods to serve and retailer

• Serve it with Chinese language hen salad for a flavor-packed lunch or dinner meal.
• This low carb hen pizza is finest loved freshly cooked because it loses its texture over time. If in case you have leftovers, retailer in an hermetic container and refrigerate for as much as 3 days.
• Heat in a 350 F oven or in a 375 F air fryer till utterly heated.

Did you make this? You’ll want to depart a overview beneath and tag me @kawalingpinoy on Fb and Instagram!

Chizza is a hen and pizza mixture from KFC Philippines. It is a tasty low carb appetizer made with crispy breaded hen breast and pizza toppings.

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook dinner Time: 15 minutes minutes

Marinate: 4 hours hrs

Complete Time: 4 hours hrs 35 minutes minutes

Course: Appetizer, Principal Course

4 Servings

Elements

• 4 items (4 ounces every) boneless, skinless hen breasts or cutlets

For the Buttermilk Brine

• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper

For the Breading

• ¾ cup flour
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper

For Egg wash

• 2 eggs, crushed
• 2 tablespoons buttermilk

For Toppings

• ½ cup pizza sauce
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• ½ cup pineapple tidbits
• 4 skinny slices ham, minimize into items
• Parmesan cheese
• Chili pepper flakes or scorching sauce

Directions

• With a knife, slice the hen breast horizontally, butterflying them open. Place in between two items of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet to about ¼-inch thick.

• In a resealable bag, mix brine elements: buttermilk, salt and pepper. Add hen breasts and marinate within the fridge for about 4 hours. Drain hen nicely, discarding marinade. Pat hen dry and permit to take a seat in room temperature for about 10 to fifteen minutes.

• Preheat oven to 400 F.

• On a shallow plate, mix coating elements: flour, cornstarch, salt and pepper. Whisk till nicely distributed.

• In a bowl, mix egg wash elements: eggs and buttermilk. Whisk collectively till nicely blended and foamy.

• Frivolously dredge hen in flour combination, shaking off extra. Dip in egg combination after which dredge once more in flour combination to totally coat. Do not shake off extra flour, pack and press onto meat as attainable.

• In a forged iron skillet, warmth about 2-inches deep of oil till scorching however not smoking (350 F). Gently slide hen into scorching oil. Deep-fry hen, turning as wanted, for about 3 to five minutes or till golden and crisp. With tongs, take away from pan and drain on a wire rack set over a baking sheet.

• Organize fried hen cutlets in a single layer on a baking sheet. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce on high and unfold to cowl floor. Divide shredded mozzarella onto every of the hen pizzas. Prime with pineapple and ham.

• Bake for about 5 minutes or till cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve instantly with Parmesan cheese and scorching sauce as desired.

Notes

• Because the breast meat is pounded skinny and will probably be handed by way of warmth twice, marinate the hen in buttermilk brine for about 4 hours to lock in moisture.
• Fry on the proper temperature which is about 350 F.  Ensure meat is at room temperature to forestall the temp of the oil from dropping throughout frying and to make sure even cooking.
• Do NOT drain on paper towels as this makes deep-fried meals soggy. As a substitute, use a wire rack set over a baking sheet to empty hen.

Vitamin Data

Energy: 396kcal, Carbohydrates: 36g, Protein: 17g, Fats: 20g, Saturated Fats: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fats: 3g, Monounsaturated Fats: 9g, Trans Fats: 0.04g, Ldl cholesterol: 121mg, Sodium: 1.754mg, Potassium: 343mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 569IU, Vitamin C: 5mg, Calcium: 247mg, Iron: 2mg

“This web site offers approximate vitamin data for comfort and as a courtesy solely. Vitamin knowledge is gathered primarily from the USDA Meals Composition Database, each time out there, or in any other case different on-line calculators.”