Duck Pizza with Hoisin and Scallions

By cprzybyl

Ingredients

• duck (or chicken) breast, fat trimmed
• 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/2 pound whole-wheat pizza dough
• 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 cup baby spinach, chopped
• 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella
• 1/2 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and diced
• 4 scallions, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds

Details

Adapted from epicurious.com

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 400�F. Sprinkle duck with five-spice powder, salt and pepper. Heat oil in a medium skillet over high heat. Cook duck until browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer skillet to oven; bake duck until outside is cooked but inside is rare, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool 4 to 5 minutes. Thinly slice on the diagonal into 8 pieces, then cut each in half. Set aside. Form dough into 8 even balls, then flatten to form 3-inch disks and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Spread hoisin sauce on crusts with a pastry brush. Top with spinach, cheese, bell pepper and duck. Bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove and garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.