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Chicken Shawarma Pizza Recipe

Saif Al Deen Odeh
Chicken Shawarma Pizza is a Middle Eastern pizza mixed with spiced chicken, mozzarella, olives, peppers, onion on golden crust, often served with garlic sauce.
5 from 24 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Bread and Dough-based Recipes
Cuisine Middle Eastern, Arabic
Servings 6 People
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dough

  • 2 cups of all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon of salt
  • 1 tablespoon of brown sugar
  • ¾ to 1 cup of water
  • 3 tablespoons of instant yeast
  • 1.5 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil

Chicken Shawarma

  • 2 chicken breasts adjust based on size and preference
  • ½ teaspoon of cumin
  • ½ teaspoon of coriander
  • ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon of cardamom
  • ¼ teaspoon of turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon of paprika
  • 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • 3 tablespoons of plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt and black pepper

Toppings

  • 10 pieces of green olives sliced
  • 2 cups of grated mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup of sliced red onion sautéed
  • ½ cup of sliced bell pepper
  • ½ to 1 cup of 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1SliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chicken Shawarma Pizza, Shawarma Pizza
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