Grilled Chicken and Tomato Basil Bruschetta Pizza

This grilled chicken tomato basil bruschetta pizza is PHENOMENAL (sorry for shouting)! This pizza is a fresh and delicious change and the bruschetta is killer!

Course Appetizers & Snacks

Cuisine Italian

Keyword basil, bruschetta, chicken, garlic, pizza, Tomato

Prep Time 45 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Additional Time 25 mins

Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings servings

Calories 745

Author Laurie McNamara

Ingredients

FOR THE PIZZA CRUST:

1¼ cups warm water around 110 degrees
2 packets of active dry yeast
1 tablespoon honey
3 tablespoons olive oil or regular olive oil
4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour plus more for kneading
2 teaspoons kosher salt

FOR THE BRUSCHETTA:

6 roma tomatoes seeded and diced
1/4 cup sliced fresh basil sliced
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
2 cloves garlic minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
2 pinches kosher salt or to taste
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper or to taste
1 pinch red pepper flakes or more to taste

FOR THE PIZZA:

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons garlic infused olive oil
1 tablespoon all-purpose season salt
1/2 red onion sliced thin
3 cups grated mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan

Instructions

MAKE THE PIZZA DOUGH:

Combine the honey, STAR Basil Oil and yeast in the bowl of your mixer. Pour in the warm {100-110 degrees} and stir. Wait about 10 minutes for the yeast to proof and foam up.
Next add the flour and salt. Mix on low speed until a smooth dough forms. Knead the dough by hand on a lightly floured surface until no longer tacky.
Place dough in a bowl that's been lightly oiled with more of the STAR basil oil, turn to coat and cover with a tea towel for 30-40 minutes
After the dough has risen, punch it down and form into 6 to 8 personal size pizzas.

MAKE THE BRUSCHETTA:

Combine the chopped roma tomatoes with the parsley, basil, garlic, STAR basil oil, balsamic vinegar, a pinch or two of red pepper flakes, salt and black pepper. Toss together and refrigerate until ready to use.

MAKE THE PIZZA:

Toss the chicken breasts in the STAR Garlic Grilling Oil and seasoning salt. Place on a preheated grill (medium-high heat) and grill 6-8 minutes a side or until fully cooked. Let cool and then sliced into strips.
Stretch the dough out into 6 or 8 personal sized pizzas. Place two pizzas at a time on an inverted baking sheet that is lined with parchment paper. Top each pizza with sliced grilled chicken, red onion and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
Bake in a preheated 400° oven for 12-16 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the crust is golden brown.
Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and topping with a few spoonfuls of the tomato basil bruschetta.

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