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Pizza Ethiopian Style served
Pizza Ethiopian Style, with berbere spice and grilled chicken

Ethiopian Berbere Chicken Pizza

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses
What happens when Italian pizza meets the flavors of the Horn of Africa? This recipe spices up classic pizza with 'Berbere' seasoning. Berbere is a complex, hot spice blend (chili, ginger, cloves, fenugreek...) that creates a surprisingly harmonious pairing with tomato sauce and cheese. A bit of cilantro at the end refreshes the whole dish.
🕒 Prep Time 25 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 40 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 680 kcal
🌍 Cuisine African (Fusion)

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Baking sheet or pizza stone

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Toss the chicken strips with the oil and Berbere spice. Sear them in a hot skillet for 2-3 minutes (they don't need to be fully cooked).

Tip: Searing caramelizes the spices and seals the meat, preventing it from making the pizza soggy.
2 ✓

Roll out the pizza dough. Spread with tomato sauce and sprinkle with cheese.

3 ✓

Distribute the spiced chicken and onion over the top.

4 ✓

Bake in the hottest possible oven (min. 425°F/220°C) for 12-15 minutes, until the crust is blistered and brown.

Tip: Pizza loves high heat.
5 ✓

Sprinkle with fresh cilantro before serving.

Recipe FAQ

I don't have berbere spice, what should I do?
Mix paprika, chili powder, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, and cardamom. It's not identical, but gives a similar character.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Pizza Dough (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2/3 cup Tomato Sauce
  • 7 oz Chicken Breast (cut into strips)
  • 2 tsp Berbere Spice Blend
  • 5 oz Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1 small Red Onion (sliced)
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro