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Grilled Parmesan Beer Chicken Calzones

Servings 12 calzones

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can 14.5 wt oz diced tomatoes
  • 6 wt oz tomato paste
  • 1/3 cup wheat beer
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp dried basil
  • 2 lbs raw pizza dough enough for two large pizzas
  • 8 wt oz chicken cooked and chopped
  • 4 wt oz parmesan cheese fresh grated
  • 4 wt ounces mozzarella grated
  • oil for grill

Instructions
 

  • Preheat grill to medium high.
  • In a blender add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, beer, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and basil. Blend until smooth.
  • Cut the dough into 12 equal sized pieces.
  • One at a time doll the dough balls into flat 6 inch circles.
  • Add 2 to 3 tablespoons sauce in the center, top with chicken, about 1 tablespoon each of mozzarella and parmesan.
  • Fold the dough over into a crescent shape, rolling and pinching the edges to seal.
  • Brush each side with olive oil.
  • Place the calzones on the hot grill, close lid. Grill on each side until strong grill marks appear, about 4 minutes per side. ‘