Lebanese Pizza – Chicken
A flavorful Lebanese Chicken Pizza with spiced ground chicken, pine nuts, herbs, and melty cheese on a crispy golden crust. This Middle Eastern twist on pizza is packed with aroma and warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 1/2 pound ground chicken
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or crumbled Akkawi cheese
- Handful of fresh parsley or mint, chopped
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until soft. Add ground chicken, tomato paste, spices, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and well seasoned. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Roll out pizza dough on parchment paper. Brush lightly with olive oil.
- Spread chicken mixture over the dough. Top with cheese and sprinkle pine nuts evenly.
- Transfer pizza to the hot baking surface and bake for 10–12 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven, garnish with chopped herbs and red pepper flakes if desired. Slice and serve hot.
Notes
- Pre-cook the chicken topping to avoid a soggy crust.
- For extra crunch, toast pine nuts before adding.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice over the top after baking for brightness.
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