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Peri Peri Chicken Pizza

Prepare to embark on a taste journey that combines the fiery allure of peri peri with the comfort of a classic pizza. The Peri Peri Chicken Pizza is an ode to culinary creativity, an invitation to embrace the thrill of spice, and a reminder that even a beloved dish can be reinvented with boldness. From game nights to family feasts, let this pizza be the star that ignites conversations and makes memories, one spicy slice at a time.
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Prep Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Fusion, Italian
Calories 330 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 grinding tools
  • 1 blender
  • 1 bowl
  • 1 pan
  • 1 stove
  • 1 oven
  • 1 baking pan
  • parchment paper

Ingredients
  

Peri Peri Sauce

  • 1  small  red bell pepper
  • 5  cloves  garlic
  • 4  regular dried red chillies
  • 2  Kashmiri dried red chillies
  • 3/4 tsp   red chilli powder
  • 1  T mixed dried herbs
  • 1 1/2 tsp  black pepper powder
  • 2  T  vinegar/lemon juice
  • 2  T refined oil
  • 1  T sugar
  • salt to taste

Peri Peri Cheese Sauce

  • 2  T  Peri Peri Sauce
  • 40 gam grated processed cheese (I used 2 Amul cubes)

Pizza Sauce

  • 2  large  tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/4 cup  tomato puree
  • 2  cloves  garlic, chopped
  • 1  tsp  black pepper powder
  • 1  tsp  mixed dried herbs
  • 2  T  olive oil
  • salt to taste

Pizza Dough

  • 220 gam AP flour (about 1.75 cups)
  • 1.75 T instant yeast
  • 1  tsp  sugar
  • 3/4  tsp  salt
  • 1.5 T  olive oil
  • 1/2 C + 1 T lukewarm water
  • more olive oil to coat dough

Toppings

  • 250 gam boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 300 gam mozzarella, shredded
  • onion slices (I used 1/2 onion)
  • bell pepper slices (I used 1/2 bell pepper)
  • olive oil for greasing

Instructions
 

Make the Peri Peri Sauce

  • Grind all ingredients under Peri Peri Sauce in a blender.

Marinate the Chicken

  • Reserve 3 T of the peri peri sauce.
  •  In a bowl, mix the rest of the sauce with the chicken pieces and marinate for 30 minutes.

Make the Peri Peri Cheese Sauce

  • In a small heavy bottom pan, heat the reserved peri peri sauce and the grated processed cheese on medium low heat.
  • Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes until cheese is melts into the sauce and the sauce starts to boil.
  •  Cook for a few more minutes until sauce is thickened.

Make the Pizza Sauce

  • Heat olive oil in a stainless steel saucepan on low heat.
  • Add garlic and saute until browned. 
  • Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.
  • Turn heat up to medium and cook covered for 5 to 8 minutes until tomatoes turn soft and mushy.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes.
  • Grind in a blender until smooth.

Cook the chicken

  • Preheat oven to 225 C. Line a baking pan with parchment paper and arrange the chicken pieces on top. 
  • Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Flip the chicken pieces upside down. 
  • Turn the temperature down to 125 C and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes until the marinade has cooked off.

Make the dough

  • While the chicken is cooking, make the dough.
  • Add yeast, sugar, salt and half of the flour into a large bowl.
  • Add the warm water and olive oil and stir with a wooden spoon until fully mixed.
  • Add the rest of the flour a little at a time and continue to stir until you get a slightly sticky dough. 
  • Oil your hands and knead the dough for a minute.
  • Form it into a ball and coat it with a little more oil. 
  • Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.

Divide the Dough

  • Preheat oven to 250 C.
  • Line a large baking pan with parchment paper and generously oil the parchment. 
  • Punch the risen dough and divide it into 2 halves.

Bake the Pizza

  • Place one half on the baking pan and use fingers to form it into an 8 inch circle, about a 1/4 inch thick.
  • Use your hands to form a small lip around the edge of the circle of dough.
  • Brush olive oil on top of the dough
  • Spread half of the pizza sauce on top of the dough.
  • Sprinkle half of the mozzarella on top of the pizza sauce. 
  • Drizzle a little bit of the peri peri cheese sauce over the mozzarella (make sure you don’t add too much of this as the flavour might be overwhelming).
  •  Add half of the baked chicken pieces, onion and bell peppers.
  • Top with a little more mozzarella if you like. 
  • Place the baking tray on the bottom rack of the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the bottom of the crust is browned.
  • Repeat Step 8 for the other half of the dough.

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Notes

  • Marinating the chicken in peri peri sauce infuses it with layers of vibrant flavor and heat.
  • Opt for a pre-made pizza crust or create your own for a personalized touch.
  • Balancing the toppings ensures a harmonious blend of textures and tastes in every bite.
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