Wonderful Chicken Pizza With Fresh Basil Food

PIZZA WITH FRESH TOMATOES AND BASIL

Steps:

• Position 1 oven rack in the center and the second rack on the bottom of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F. Sprinkle the cornmeal over 2 rimless baking sheets. Roll out each piece of Pizza Dough into a 10 to 11-inch-diameter round. Transfer 1 dough to each prepared baking sheet.
• Drizzle 2 teaspoons of oil over each Pizza Dough. Sprinkle the mozzarella over the Pizza Dough, dividing equaling and leaving a 1-inch border around each pizza. Arrange the tomato slices in a single layer over the cheese. Sprinkle with the Parmesan. Arrange basil leaves on top, drizzle with a little more olive oil and sprinkle garlic all over. Bake the pizzas until the crusts are crisp and brown on the bottom and the cheese is melted on top, about 15 minutes. Drizzle 1 teaspoon of oil over each pizza. Sprinkle with basil for garnish and salt. Cut the pizza into wedges and serve immediately.
• Mix the warm water and yeast in a small bowl to blend. Let stand until the yeast dissolves, about 5 minutes. Mix the flour and salt in a food processor to blend. Blend in the oil. With the machine running, add the yeast mixture and blend just until the dough forms. Turn the dough out onto lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 1 minute. Transfer the dough to a large oiled bowl and turn the dough to coat with the oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm draft-free area until the dough doubles in volume, about 1 hour. Punch the down dough and divide into 2 equal balls. (The dough can be used immediately or stored airtight in the refrigerator for 1 day.)

GOURMET CHICKEN PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease a pizza pan or medium baking sheet.
• Place chicken in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until no longer pink, and juices run clear. Cool, then either shred or chop into small pieces.
• Unroll dough, and press into the prepared pizza pan or baking sheet. Bake crust for 7 minutes in the preheated oven, or until it begins to turn golden brown. Remove from oven.
• Spread ranch dressing over partially baked crust. Sprinkle on mozzarella cheese. Place tomatoes, green onion, and chicken on top of mozzarella cheese, then top with Cheddar cheese. Return to the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.

CHICKEN GARLIC PIZZA

Steps:

• Place the chicken breast in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until no longer pink, about 20 minutes. Drain and cool slightly, then cut into strips.
• Meanwhile, in a small skillet over medium heat, melt the butter with garlic, onion and basil. Pour into a chilled dish to cool, and refrigerate until set.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Roll out the pizza dough, place onto a pizza pan or other baking sheet, and spread the herb butter over the surface using the back of a spoon. Arrange chicken on top, then dot with ricotta cheese. Top with tomato slices, cilantro and Parmesan cheese.
• Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until crust is browned and center is cooked through.

FRESH BASIL-CHICKEN PIZZA

Steps:

• Prepare dressing as directed on envelope. Remove 1/4 cup dressing. Refrigerate for later use. Pour remaining dressing over chicken in shallow dish; stir gently. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate.
• Heat oven to 450ºF. Drain chicken; discard marinade. Cook and stir chicken in 2 Tbsp. of the reserved dressing in skillet on medium-high heat 8 to 10 min. or until done. Brush remaining dressing onto pizza crust; top with tomatoes, basil, chicken and cheese.
• Bake 8 min. or until cheese is melted and pizza is heated through.

WONDERFUL CHICKEN PIZZA WITH FRESH BASIL

Steps:

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

DEEP-DISH CHICKEN PIZZA

Steps:

• Prepare roll mix according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in 1 tablespoon oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, saute the mushrooms, peppers, onion and seasonings in remaining oil until vegetables are tender. Return chicken to the pan., Roll dough into a 17x12-in. rectangle. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; build up edges slightly. Spread sauce over dough. Top with chicken mixture and cheeses., Wrap and freeze for up to 2 months or bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until crust and cheeses are lightly browned. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving., To use frozen pizza: Thaw in the refrigerator. Uncover and bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

FRESH TOMATO BASIL PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475º.
• Place dough on an ungreased pizza pan or cookie sheet.
• Mix the garlic salt with the butter.
• Use a pastry brush to coat the entire crust with garlic butter.
• Sprinkle Mozzarella cheese over the crust.
• Toss basil and tomato with olive oil and sprinkle over the cheese.
• Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the cheese melts and tomatoes are slightly soft.
• Remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle fresh Parmesan over it.
• Slice into 8 pieces and serve warm.