Pollo

Name: Pollo
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian Menu
Ingredients: Plain Flour — 360g; Dry Yeast — 1 tbsp; Salt — 1 tsp; Vegetable Oil — 3 tbsp; Warm Water — 240ml; Chicken Breast — 450g; Mustard — 1 tsp; Chipotle Seasoning — ½ tsp; Dried Oregano — ½ tsp; Salt — To taste; Black Pepper — To taste; Vegetable Oil — 1 tbsp; Tomato Sauce — 150ml; Mozzarella Cheese — 250g

A rustic favourite of Italian pizzerias, this mouth-watering pizza features a crisp, stone-baked crust topped with rich tomato passata and melted fior di latte mozzarella. Generously layered with tender, seasoned grilled chicken breast, sweet sweetcorn, and red onion, every hot, bubbling slice offers a delightful harmony of smoky flavour, creamy texture, and a scattering of fresh coriander.

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Cooking Instructions

Preparation: 1 hour
Cooking: 25 minutes

Servings: 4 to 6

Notes:

Chicken thighs can be used as an alternative to chicken breast for extra succulence.

Store-bought pizza dough and marinara sauce can be used to save time instead of making them from scratch.

Slices of sweet bell peppers, red onions, or mushrooms can be added as extra toppings alongside the chicken.

Prepare the Pizza Dough
In a small bowl, stir the dry yeast into half of the warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy. On a clean work surface, combine the flour, yeast mixture, remaining warm water, salt, and vegetable oil, kneading for 5 minutes until smooth and non-sticky, then place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 40 to 50 minutes until doubled in size.

Season and Cook the Chicken
Season the thin chicken breast fillets with mustard, salt, black pepper, chipotle seasoning, and dried oregano. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, then slice into small bite-sized pieces.

Assemble the Pizza
Divide the risen dough in half and stretch each portion out on an oiled pizza tray, pressing the edges slightly thicker to form a crust border. Spread an even layer of tomato sauce over the base, cover with shredded mozzarella cheese, and scatter the cooked chicken pieces evenly across the top.

Bake and Serve
Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for 20 to 25 minutes until the base is golden brown and crispy on the bottom and the cheese is melted and bubbling, then slice into wedges and serve hot.