WONDERFUL CHICKEN PIZZA WITH FRESH BASIL

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Use your favorite pizza dough or store-bought crust (I won't tell..). This is easy and quick - perfect for a simple week night dinner. Sauce and topping are enough for a 12" pizza.

Provided by WaterMelon

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste (no salt added)
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
crushed red pepper flakes, amount depending how spicy you like your sauce to be (I used 2 tsp)
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons ketchup
1/2 lemon, juice of
3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
3 (2 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 lemon, juice of
1 small red bell pepper, diced
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded (amount depending on how cheesy you like your pizza)
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated (amount depending on how cheesy you like your pizza)

Steps:

  • Sauce: Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat; fry garlic for 1 minute, until fragrant
  • Add tomato paste, coriander, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper flakes; give the mixture a good stir
  • Turn the heat down to medium, and add the white wine, ketchup and lemon juice
  • Simmer sauce for 1 minute (low heat), then stir in the chopped basil; remove from heat, cover and set aside
  • Topping: Make sure the chicken breasts are quite flat, if not, pound them between clingwrap with a meat mallet or rolling pin
  • Next sprinkle some salt, black pepper, basil, coriander and oregano over both sides; rub in the seasonings using your fingers
  • Lay the chicken on foil-lined baking tray
  • Combine lemon juice and olive oil; drizzle over the chicken and bake in preheated oven at 200°C / 390°F for 15mins or until just cooked through
  • Remove from oven, cool slightly and slice the chicken, across the grain, into small strips
  • Spread the sauce on your favorite pizza crust, scatter the cooked chicken and diced pepper over the sauce
  • Top the pizza with mozzarella cheese and bake for approx 10-15mins (depending on your crust)
  • Remove from oven, sprinkle with grated Parmesan, and serve immediately

joy Kundo
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This pizza is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Nouran Magdy
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This pizza is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Just ahmed
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This pizza is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Farazi Rasel
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I love the combination of chicken and basil on this pizza.


Christopher Uche
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This pizza is a great way to change up your usual pizza routine.


Dh Vaskor Mohonto
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I love that this pizza is made with fresh basil. It really adds a nice flavor to the dish.


Samita Rai
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This pizza is a great way to use up leftover rotisserie chicken. It's also a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


walter veilz
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I made this pizza for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Tara Meyers
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This pizza is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The basil adds a nice flavor to the pizza and the chicken is a healthy protein source.


Jannatul Maoya
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I love the combination of chicken and basil on this pizza. It's a great way to change up your usual pizza routine.


Vs Vsvsvss
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This pizza is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Creative Work
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I've made this pizza a few times now and I'm always happy with the results. The crust is crispy, the sauce is flavorful, and the toppings are always fresh and delicious.


Lottie Bourne
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This pizza is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use pre-cooked chicken, so it's a great recipe for busy weeknights.


Deepu Khaling
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I made this pizza for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I'm definitely going to be making this again.


Ms Tahmina
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This is my new favorite pizza recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love the combination of chicken, basil, and mozzarella cheese.


Diamond Williams
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it! The pizza turned out amazing. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the basil added a nice freshness to the dish.


Md Arzu
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I've made this pizza a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken and basil are a great combination and the sauce is flavorful without being too spicy.


Md Shariful Alam
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This pizza was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the crust was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


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