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Pizza Nigérienne served
Pizza Nigérienne with palm oil and chicken

Nigerian Style Chicken Pizza with Palm Oil

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses
This dish is an exciting example of globalization: Italian pizza meets West African flavors. The soul of the recipe is red palm oil, which gives the crust a distinct earthy flavor and beautiful orange color, balanced by the simplicity of chicken and onions. It's not a thin, crispy Neapolitan style, but a heartier, homestyle experience.
🕒 Prep Time 25 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 40 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 700 kcal
🌍 Cuisine African Fusion

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet or pizza stone
  • Brush for oil
  • Sharp knife

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Mix flour, salt, and yeast. Add water and knead until smooth and elastic.

Tip: Kneading creates the gluten network that traps gas bubbles during rising.
2 ✓

Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled.

Tip: Yeast produces carbon dioxide in warmth, puffing up the dough.
3 ✓

Slice tomatoes and onions paper-thin. Shred the chicken.

Tip: Thin tomatoes evaporate excess water during baking instead of making the dough soggy.
4 ✓

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

Tip: A hot oven shocks the dough for a light crust.
5 ✓

Roll out dough and brush generously with palm oil.

Tip: The oil layer insulates the dough from wet toppings.
6 ✓

Layer tomato slices, cheese, chicken, and onions.

Tip: Cheese works as a glue under the toppings.
7 ✓

Bake 12-15 minutes until golden and bubbling.

Tip: Bubbling cheese means water has evaporated and browning has begun.
8 ✓

Cool slightly and top with fresh parsley.

Tip: Add herbs after baking to preserve their flavor.

Recipe FAQ

Can I substitute palm oil?
Yes, but you lose the distinct African character. If unavailable, mix a little paprika into olive oil for color.
Why pre-cook the chicken?
12-15 minutes of baking isn't enough to safely cook raw chicken on top without burning the cheese.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-Purpose or Pizza Flour
  • 3/4 cup Lukewarm Water
  • 1 tsp Dry Yeast
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 3 tbsp Red Palm Oil (for brushing)
  • 7 oz Cooked or Grilled Chicken Breast (shredded)
  • 5 oz Mozzarella Cheese (shredded)
  • 2 medium Tomatoes
  • 1 small Red Onion
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley