Wonderful Chicken Pizza With Fresh Basil Recipe

Name: Wonderful Chicken Pizza With Fresh Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Pizza Sauce; 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; Topping; 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)

Servings: persons

Pizza Sauce
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
Topping
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)

1
Sauce: Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat; fry garlic for 1 minute, until fragrant
2
Add tomato paste, coriander, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper flakes; give the mixture a good stir
3
Turn the heat down to medium, and add the white wine, ketchup and lemon juice
4
Simmer sauce for 1 minute (low heat), then stir in the chopped basil; remove from heat, cover and set aside
5
Topping: Make sure the chicken breasts are quite flat, if not, pound them between clingwrap with a meat mallet or rolling pin
6
Next sprinkle some salt, black pepper, basil, coriander and oregano over both sides; rub in the seasonings using your fingers
7
Lay the chicken on foil-lined baking tray
8
Combine lemon juice and olive oil; drizzle over the chicken and bake in preheated oven at 200u00b0C / 390u00b0F for 15mins or until just cooked through
9
Remove from oven, cool slightly and slice the chicken, across the grain, into small strips
10
Spread the sauce on your favorite pizza crust, scatter the cooked chicken and diced pepper over the sauce
11
Top the pizza with mozzarella cheese and bake for approx 10-15mins (depending on your crust)
12
Remove from oven, sprinkle with grated Parmesan, and serve immediately

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Pizza Sauce, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3 cloves garlic, 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste (no salt added), and more.

Yes, Wonderful Chicken Pizza With Fresh Basil falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Wonderful Chicken Pizza With Fresh Basil

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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