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Chicken Parm Pizza with Penne alla Vodka
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Chicken Parm Pizza with Penne alla Vodka
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Instructions
1
In a bowl, mix ground chicken, egg, 3/4 cup breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup Parmesan, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
2
Line a cake pan with plastic wrap, add chicken mixture, and spread evenly into a circular 'crust'. Freeze until solid (several hours or overnight).
3
Set up breading station: flour on one plate, scrambled eggs in a bowl, and breadcrumbs on another plate. Season each with salt and pepper.
4
Dredge frozen chicken crust in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs. Freeze again for 30 minutes.
5
Heat vegetable oil in a pan. Fry breaded chicken crust on both sides until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
6
Boil penne pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water and drain the rest.
7
In a pan, melt butter with olive oil. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes.
8
Deglaze with vodka, then stir in heavy cream. Let simmer 5–10 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
9
Add cooked pasta, reserved pasta water, Parmesan, and parsley. Mix until creamy.
10
Top fried chicken crust with vodka sauce and shredded mozzarella. Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes, then broil until cheese is golden.
11
Top with additional Parmesan, fresh basil, and creamy vodka pasta. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Freeze the Chicken Patty Properly ❄️Freeze your ground chicken pizza base for at least 4 hours or overnight to ensure it holds its shape during frying and develops a crispy, golden exterior without falling apart.
- Toast Your Breadcrumb Coating 🍞Mix breadcrumbs with grated Parmesan, garlic powder, and paprika, then lightly toast in a dry pan before breading to add extra flavor depth and ensure maximum crispiness when fried.
- Reserve Pasta Water for Sauce Magic 💧Save at least 1 cup of starchy pasta water before draining, then use it to adjust the penne alla vodka's consistency—it creates a silky sauce that clings perfectly to the pasta without being watery.
- Bloom Tomato Paste in Vodka 🍅Cook tomato paste in butter and garlic for 1-2 minutes before adding vodka to deepen its flavor, then let the vodka reduce by half before adding cream to concentrate the taste and minimize alcohol burn-off.
- Layer Strategically for Texture Balance 🎯Top the fried chicken pizza with vodka sauce first, then mozzarella, so the cheese melts into the sauce while keeping the chicken crust crispy on the bottom—finish with fresh basil after layering the penne on top.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Low Sugar
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