Chicken Shawarma Pizza is a Middle Eastern pizza mixed with spiced chicken, mozzarella, olives, peppers, onion on golden crust, often served with garlic sauce.
2chicken breastsadjust based on size and preference
½teaspoonof cumin
½teaspoonof coriander
¼teaspoonof cinnamon
¼teaspoonof cardamom
¼teaspoonof turmeric
½teaspoonof paprika
1teaspoonof garlic powder
3tablespoonsof plain yogurt
2tablespoonsof lemon juice
2tablespoonsof olive oil
1teaspoonSalt and black pepper
Toppings
10piecesof green olivessliced
2cupsof grated mozzarella cheese
½cupof sliced red onionsautéed
½cupof sliced bell pepper
½ to 1cupof pizza or tomato sauce
Instructions
Making the Dough
Start by mixing yeast, brown sugar, and warm water in a glass, stirring them together. Then, transfer this yeast-water mix into a bowl containing flour and salt.
Initially, I blend the ingredients in the bowl with a quick stir using a wooden spoon. Afterward, I use my hands to knead the mixture until it forms a soft and airy dough. Adding olive oil during this process prevents the dough from becoming tough.
Once the dough is ready, cover it with plastic wrap and let it sit for an hour to rise. During this time, you can focus on preparing the chicken and pizza sauce
Baking the Chicken
Begin by marinating the chicken breast with a blend of spices, yogurt, lemon, and olive oil. Allow it to rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour for better flavor absorption.
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and prepare a baking tray lined with foil to prevent sticking. Place the marinated chicken onto the tray and bake it for approximately 30 minutes.
Once the chicken is cooked through, move it to the upper rack of the oven and broil for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until the meat achieves a golden-brown crispiness.
After baking and broiling, slice the chicken into smaller pieces and set it aside
Assembling the Dough
After the dough has risen, take it out and divide it into two equal parts.
Using a rolling pin, shape each portion into a round form, aiming for a width of approximately 10 to 12 inches
Topping the Pizza
Start by spreading the pizza dough with a layer of tomato sauce, then sprinkle it generously with grated mozzarella cheese.
Layer the chopped chicken, sliced green olives, partially sautéed onion, and green bell pepper on top. Add another sprinkle of mozzarella cheese over the toppings.
Transfer the prepared pizza into the oven and bake it at 200°C (approximately 15 minutes).
After baking, either drizzle the pizza with yogurt garlic sauce or serve it on the side for a delightful finishing touch.
Notes
This recipe is good for 2 medium pizzas which can serve around 4 to 8 people, considering 2 to 4 servings per pizza.
For better understanding of the instruction, you can look at the pictures under the step by step post.