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Source: CanolaInfo Test Kitchen | Category: Entrees, Heart-Smart

Grilled Mexican Chicken Pizza

A quick and easy meal your family will enjoy!

Grilled Mexican Chicken Pizza recipe made with canola oil

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp lime juice 15 mL
  • 1 Tbsp canola oil 15 mL
  • 1 clove garlic,minced
  • 1 tsp chili powder 5 mL
  • 1/8 tsp salt 0.5 mL
  • 1/8 tsp pepper 0.5 mL
  • 1 (3 oz/90 g) chicken breast
  • 4 (8 in/20 cm) whole wheat tortillas
  • 1/2 cups shredded low fat Monterey Jack cheese 125 mL
  • 1/2 cups salsa 125 mL
  • 1/2 cup finely diced green pepper 125 mL
  • 1/4 cup finely diced red onion 60 mL
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped flat leaf parsley 60 mL
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce 250 mL
  • 3 Roma tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fat free sour cream 60 mL
1 Tbsp lime juice1 Tbsp canola oil1 clove garlic,minced1 tsp chili powder1/8 tsp salt1/8 tsp pepper1 (3 oz) chicken breast4 (8 in) whole wheat tortillas1/2 cups shredded low fat Monterey Jack cheese1/2 cups salsa1/2 cup finely diced green pepper1/4 cup finely diced red onion1/4 cup finely chopped flat leaf parsley1 cup shredded lettuce3 Roma tomatoes, finely chopped1/4 cup fat free sour cream

Instructions

  • 1. Combine lime juice, canola oil, garlic, chili powder and salt and pepper in large bowl. Whisk ingredients together. Cut chicken breast into 1/2 inch (2 cm) pieces. Toss with oil mixture. Marinate mixture, refrigerated, for 2 to 4 hours.
  • 2. Stir fry chicken mixture in large wok over medium high heat until chicken pieces are cooked and juices run clear. Set aside.
  • 3. Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C). Arrange tortillas on rimmed, foil lined baking sheets. Divide cheese and sprinkle over tortillas. Bake until golden brown, about 6 minutes.
  • 4. Meanwhile, combine chicken, salsa, green pepper, red onion and parsley. Mix well. Spoon mixture onto warm tortillas. Spread mixture as evenly as possible. Bake again until heated through, about 5 minutes. Top with lettuce, tomatoes and a dollop of sour cream. Serve immediately.

Yield

4 pizzas

serving size

1 pizza

nutritional analysis

Per Serving

Calories260
Total Fat9 g
Saturated Fat2.5 g
Cholesterol20 mg
Carbohydrates35 g
Fiber5 g
Sugars7 g
Protein13 g
Sodium560 mg
Potassium180 mg

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