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

Mezanmi
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5 stars!


Sana u llah Tanoli
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I'll definitely be making this again.


Eric Dominguez
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This pizza was a hit with my family.


Eric Chen
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I loved the combination of chicken and basil.


Christian Cayden Lim
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Delicious!


Shahana Begum
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This pizza was amazing! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the basil added a great flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mutatiina godwin
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pizza turned out perfectly. The crust was crispy and the toppings were flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


SANELE JULIA Mkwanazi
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This pizza was easy to make and turned out great. The chicken was tender and the basil added a nice touch. I'll definitely be making this again.


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I made this pizza last night and it was a big success. My friends and family loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the basil added a great flavor.


Riyazmalik Riyazmalik
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This pizza was delicious! The crust was crispy and the toppings were flavorful. I especially liked the combination of chicken and basil.


Precious Gem
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken on pizza, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the basil added a nice freshness. I'll definitely be making this again.


Genesis Hernandez
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This chicken pizza with fresh basil was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the crust was perfectly crispy. I'll definitely be making this again.


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