Whether you choose to make your own dough (which Nicole Russell, founder ofLast Dragon Pizzain Far Rockaway, Queens, highly recommends) or buy it from the store, this “Kiss Mi Converse” pizza is destined for greatness. A homemade jerk marinade inspired by Russell’s Jamaican family takes center stage, giving rich flavor to the chicken topping, while the black olives, yellow peppers, and crossed scallion greens aren’t just delicious—they’re a salute to the Jamaican flag. You’ll have some extra jerk marinade left over from this recipe—it’s terrific for smoked or grilled chicken.

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Credit: Yekaterina Boytsova

Recipe Summary test

active:
1 hr
total:
1 hr
Yield:
8
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Ingredients

Jerk Marinade
For pizza assembly

Directions

Instructions Checklist
  • In a blender, combine all ingredients for the Jerk Marinade. Blend until smooth, and refrigerate until ready to use.

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  • Preheat the oven to the hottest temperature, preferably at least 500°F. Place a pizza stone or steel on the bottom rack of the oven to preheat for 30 minutes. In a bowl, combine chicken and 2/3 cup Jerk Marinade (reserve remainder for another use).

  • When the oven has preheated for 30 minutes, assemble pizza: Stretch dough out on a lightly floured surface into a 14- to 16-inch round. Place pizza dough on a well floured wooden peel or a well floured rimless (or inverted rimmed) sheet pan. Spread marinara evenly across the pizza crust, leaving a 1-inch space around the edge. Top evenly with mozzarella, marinated chicken, white onions, black olives, and yellow peppers.

  • Bake, Rotating the pizza once halfway through baking, until the crust is baked through and the cheese is bubbling, 8 to 10 minutes. Cut into 8 slices and garnish each slice with two scallion strips in an "x" formation. Serve immediately.

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