GARDEN ROUTE | KAROO NEWS - In need of an idea for dinner? Look no further than a delicious and light comfort meal for all those who love a thick pizza base.
This all-time favourite will be fun to make and keep everyone happy around the dinner table.
BBQ chicken, tomato and avocado deep dish pizza
Serves 4
You’ll need:
For the dough
- 2 cups flour;
- 1 sachet of yeast; a pinch of salt;
- 1 cup warm water;
- 30ml melted butter
For the chicken
- 3 x skinless chicken breasts, sliced;
- salt and pepper;
- 30ml olive oil;
- ½ cup BBQ sauce;
- a handful of fresh basil,
- chopped (plus extra for serving);
- 30ml tomato paste;
- ½ punnet of cocktail tomatoes;
- 2 cups grated mozzarella or cheddar cheese;
- 1 avocado, sliced
How to:
Dough:
- Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
- Combine the flour, yeast, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add the melted butter with water and mix to form a soft dough.
- Knead the dough for 5 minutes and place in an oiled bowl, cover with cling film and leave to rise for 1 hour.
Chicken:
- Season chicken generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a large pan and fry the chicken for about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the BBQ sauce and basil, then stir to coat the chicken evenly.
- Cook for a further 3-5 minutes or until cooked through and sticky. Set aside.
Assemble:
- Place dough onto a floured surface.
- Using your fingers, press dough into a greased 25cm cast iron skillet or an ovenproof dish.
- Cover the base with tomato paste and top with the chicken mixture.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes before you remove it from the oven.
- Sprinkle the pizza with tomatoes and cheese and bake for another 10-12 minutes or until cooked through and the cheese has melted.
Top off your dish with avocado and fresh basil just before you serve this tasty delight!
Cook’s note: Roll out the pizza dough and bake on a baking tray if you don’t have a cast-iron skillet.
*Recipe and image by www.astralchicken.com
