Ingredients and Weight:
- Pizza Base: Use a pre-made pizza crust or make your own with high-quality pizza dough.
- Chicken Breast: 8 oz, sliced into thin pieces
- Mozzarella Cheese: 1 cup, shredded
- Red Onion: 1/2 cup, thinly sliced
- Roma Tomatoes: 2, sliced into rounds
- Fresh Basil: 10 leaves, torn into pieces
- Pizza Sauce: 1/2 cup
- Salt, Black Pepper, Oregano: To taste
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes (additional time for pizza dough if making your own)
- Cooking Time: 20-25 minutes
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Prepare the pizza base by spreading out the dough onto a pizza pan or baking sheet.
- Spread pizza sauce evenly over the pizza base.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Arrange the chicken pieces on top of the cheese.
- Sprinkle with thinly sliced red onions and tomato rounds.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and oregano as desired.
- Top with fresh basil leaves.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming equal distribution of ingredients)
- Calories: Approximate calories will depend on the exact ingredients used but a general estimate is around 400-500 calories per serving.
- Fat Content: Depends on the type and amount of cheese used.
- Carbohydrates: From the pizza dough and sauce.
- Protein: From the chicken and cheese.
Dish Characteristics:
- Unique flavor combination of sweet and savory ingredients.
- Creative dish that combines pizza with gourmet flavors.
- American-style pizza with a sophisticated twist using easily available ingredients.
User Comments:
- "This is an excellent combination of flavors! The chicken adds a great touch to the pizza."
- "The basil gives a fresh taste to this dish, really brings out the flavors."
- "I love how easy it is to make this pizza at home, yet it tastes like a five-star dish."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients for best results, especially basil and tomatoes.
- If using a pre-made pizza crust, ensure it is not too salty as it may affect the overall flavor of the pizza.
- Adjust seasoning according to personal preference, especially salt and pepper.
