- Can I use store-bought dough?
- Yes, if you're in a hurry, but the freshness of homemade dough is unbeatable.
- What kind of paprika should I use?
- Smoked paprika gives the most authentic flavor, but sweet paprika works too.
Ghanaian Spiced Chicken Pizza
This pizza blends the vibrant flavors of Ghana with Italian foundations. 'Ghanaian Style' is all about bold seasoning: the heat of ginger and the sweetness of paprika meet on grilled chicken. The freshness of cilantro at the end is like a cooling breeze on a hot African day.
Ingredients
2
cups
Pizza Flour
3/4
cup
Water
1
tsp
Yeast
1
tsp
Salt
7
oz
Chicken Breast (grilled, sliced)
2/3
cup
Tomato Sauce
5
oz
Mozzarella Cheese
1
small
Onion
1
bunch
Fresh Cilantro
1
tsp
Spice Blend (Paprika, Ginger Powder, Garlic Powder)
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
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Equipment Needed
- Baking sheet or pizza stone
- Grill pan
- Mixing bowl
Allergen Information
Wheat
Milk
Instructions
1
✓
Make dough from flour, water, yeast, and salt. Let rise for 1 hour.
Tip: The dough is ready when it slowly springs back after being poked.
2
✓
Toss the chicken strips in the spice blend and a little oil, then grill until done.
Tip: Toasting the spices creates new flavor compounds and intensifies aromas.
3
✓
Roll out the dough, spread with sauce, sprinkle with cheese, and top with the spiced chicken and onion slices.
Tip: Put the cheese under the toppings to act as 'glue'.
4
✓
Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 12-15 minutes, until the crust bubbles and browns.
Tip: A hot oven is essential for the dough to rise suddenly and create a crisp bottom.
5
✓
Generously sprinkle with fresh cilantro and drizzle with a little oil before serving.
Tip: Never bake fresh herbs; they will turn black and lose flavor.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 2 cups Pizza Flour
- 3/4 cup Water
- 1 tsp Yeast
- 1 tsp Salt
- 7 oz Chicken Breast (grilled, sliced)
- 2/3 cup Tomato Sauce
- 5 oz Mozzarella Cheese
- 1 small Onion
- 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro
- 1 tsp Spice Blend (Paprika, Ginger Powder, Garlic Powder)
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil