Chicken Pesto Pizza Recipe
Grilled chicken with mushrooms and mozzarella with our ricotta and pesto sauce
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Ingredients
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Pizza Dough
Toppings
Method
Prepare the Dough
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Once the yeast mixture is foamy, add it to the flour along with olive oil.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Mix until a dough forms. Transfer to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let it Rise
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Prepare the Pizza
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure a crispy crust.
- 6
Roll Out Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll it out into your desired pizza shape and thickness.
- 7
Add Sauce and Cheese
Spread the ricotta cheese evenly over the rolled-out dough. Then, drizzle the pesto sauce on top.
- 8
- 9
Bake Pizza
Transfer the pizza to a baking sheet or pizza stone and bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 10
Slice and Serve
Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a minute, slice it up, and serve hot.
