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The Verdant Orchard Chicken Pizza
A vibrant fusion of herby basil pesto and creamy melted provolone, topped with succulent roasted chicken and bright, vine-ripened tomatoes.
Ingredients
Sauce
Pesto
Cheese
Provolone
Protein
Chicken
Toppings
Fresh Tomatoes
How to Make It
DoughUse a 48-hour cold-fermented Neapolitan-style dough, stretched to 12 inches with a slightly thicker edge to contain the pesto oils.
SauceApply 3-4 tablespoons of high-quality basil pesto in a thin, even layer starting from the center and spiraling outward, leaving a 1-inch border.
- 1Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone or steel positioned on the middle rack for at least 60 minutes.
- 2Stretch the room-temperature dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch round.
- 3Spread the pesto sauce thinly over the base, ensuring not to over-saturate the dough.
- 4Layer the provolone cheese slices evenly across the pizza; if using shredded, ensure a full but light coverage.
- 5Distribute the bite-sized pieces of cooked chicken evenly over the cheese layer.
- 6Thinly slice the fresh tomatoes and pat them with a paper towel to remove excess moisture before placing them on top.
- 7Slide the pizza onto the preheated stone and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is blistering.
- 8Rotate the pizza 180 degrees halfway through the baking process to ensure an even char.
- 9Remove from the oven and allow it to rest for 2 minutes on a wire rack before slicing to let the oils from the pesto settle.
Chef's Tip
Fresh tomatoes and pesto both release moisture and oil during baking; always pat your tomato slices dry with a paper towel to prevent a soggy center and maintain a crispy crust.