Chicken pizza
Chicken and Mushroom Pizza - a delicious, simple recipe perfect for a family dinner or a night with friends. Inspired by Mihaela's creativity, this pizza combines the juiciness of chicken with the aroma of mushrooms and the richness of cheese, offering an explosion of flavors that will delight any palate. With a crispy dough base and a savory topping, this pizza recipe is ideal for those who want to venture into cooking.
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Rising time: 45 minutes
Baking time: 25-30 minutes
Total: 1 hour and 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
For the dough:
- 125 ml warm water
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dry yeast
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
For the topping:
- 2 large champignon mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 chicken breast, diced
- 1 boneless thigh (optional, for extra flavor)
- 150 g grated cheese
- a few olives, for decoration
For the sauce:
- 100 ml tomato sauce
- 4 cloves of garlic, crushed
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Preparation:
1. Preparing the chicken: Start by washing the chicken well and cutting it into small pieces. In a pan, add a little olive oil and sauté the chicken over medium heat. Cook until the chicken is golden on all sides, then season with salt and add a little dried thyme. Once cooked, let it cool.
2. Preparing the dough: In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water along with the sugar. In a larger bowl, add the flour and salt, then pour in the yeast mixture. Knead the dough well until it becomes elastic and smooth. Cover it with a clean towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 45 minutes, or until it doubles in size.
3. Preparing the sauce: In a bowl, combine the tomato sauce with the crushed garlic and oregano. Mix well to obtain a uniform sauce.
4. Assembling the pizza: Once the dough has risen, grease a baking tray with butter and dust it with flour. Roll out the dough into a round or rectangular shape, according to your preference. Spread the tomato sauce over the base, then place the mushroom slices and sautéed chicken cubes on top. Cover everything with grated cheese and decorate with a few olives on top.
5. Baking the pizza: Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the tray in the oven and bake the pizza for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese melts and browns nicely.
6. Serving: Once baked, let the pizza cool for a few minutes, then cut it into slices and serve warm, alongside a fresh salad or a garlic yogurt sauce.
Practical tips:
- You can experiment with different types of cheese, such as mozzarella or feta, to add a distinct note.
- If you want a spicy pizza, you can add slices of hot pepper or chili spices to the sauce.
- Replace the chicken with beef or turkey for a different, yet equally tasty variant.
This chicken and mushroom pizza recipe is not only simple but also full of flavor, perfect for any occasion. Cook with passion and enjoy every bite!
Ingredients: Base: 125 ml water 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dry yeast 2 cups whole wheat flour Topping: 2 large champignon mushrooms 1/2 chicken breast 1 small deboned upper thigh 150 g cheese a few olives Sauce: 100 ml tomato juice 4 cloves of garlic oregano
