Pro Tips
**Chef's Tips & Troubleshooting:**
- Don't open the oven door during the first half of baking — the temperature drop can cause cakes to collapse.
- Bring butter and eggs to room temperature before creaming — they incorporate air better for a lighter texture.
- Measure flour by spooning it into the cup, not scooping directly — scooping packs it down and adds up to 25% more flour.
Cooking Tips
For maximum flavor, season the chicken at least 30 minutes before cooking — ideally overnight in the refrigerator. This allows the marinade to penetrate beyond the surface. Use a meat thermometer to check doneness: 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part of the breast, away from the bone.
Ingredient Substitutions
Chicken alternatives: Pork shoulder or boneless thigh meat can substitute for chicken in stews. For lighter fare, extra-firm tofu or seitan works in stir-fries and braises. Short on time? A pressure cooker (Instant Pot) can reduce cooking time by roughly half for most braised and stewed Filipino dishes. Reduce liquid slightly since less evaporates.
Storage & Reheating
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. The flavors often deepen overnight, making leftovers even more delicious. Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if the sauce has thickened during storage. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each.
Chizza
Can't decided between pizza and chicken? You can have both in one fun treat! Chizza is breaded and fried to perfection, and topped with choice toppings for a tasty low-carb appetizer or main dish.
Instructions
- With a knife, slice the chicken breast horizontally, butterflying them open. Place in between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet to ¼-inch thick.
- In a resealable bag, combine brine ingredients: buttermilk, salt and pepper. Add chicken breasts and marinate in the refrigerator for about 4 hours. Drain chicken well, discarding marinade. Pat chicken dry and allow to sit in room temperature for about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400 F.
- On a shallow plate, combine coating ingredients: flour, cornstarch, salt and pepper. Whisk until well distributed.
- Mix egg wash ingredients: eggs and buttermilk. Whisk together until well blended and foamy.
- Lightly dredge chicken in flour mixture, shaking off excess. Dip in egg mixture and then dredge again in flour mixture to fully coat. Don't shake off excess flour, pack and press onto meat as possible.
- In a cast iron skillet, heat about 2-inches deep of oil until hot but not smoking (350 F). Gently slide chicken into hot oil. Deep-fry chicken, turning as needed, for about 3 to 5 minutes or until golden and crisp. With tongs, take them out of the pan and drain on a wire rack set over a baking sheet.
- Arrange fried chicken cutlets in a single layer on a baking sheet. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce on top and spread to cover surface. Divide shredded mozzarella onto each of the chicken pizzas. Top with pineapple and ham.
- Bake for about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Best served right away with Parmesan cheese and hot sauce as desired.
- As the breast meat is pounded thin and will be passed through heat twice, marinate the chicken in buttermilk brine for about 4 hours to lock in moisture.
- Fry at the right temperature which is about 350 F. Make sure meat is at room temperature to prevent the temp of the oil from dropping during frying and to ensure even cooking.
- Do NOT drain on paper towels as this makes deep-fried foods soggy. Instead, use a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain chicken.
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Pro Tips & Troubleshooting
- Don't open the oven door during the first half of baking — the temperature drop can cause cakes to collapse.
- Bring butter and eggs to room temperature before creaming — they incorporate air better for a lighter texture.
- Measure flour by spooning it into the cup, not scooping directly — scooping packs it down and adds up to 25% more flour.
Cooking Tips
Use a meat thermometer to check doneness: 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part of the breast, away from the bone.
Substitutions
Short on time? A pressure cooker (Instant Pot) can reduce cooking time by roughly half for most braised and stewed Filipino dishes. Reduce liquid slightly since less evaporates.
Storage & Reheating
Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if the sauce has thickened during storage. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each.
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