Chicken Parmesan Pizza
Ingredients:
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. unsalted butter
1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast, butterflied
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. unsalted butter
1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast, butterflied
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 egg, beaten with ½ tsp. water
½ cup bread crumbs
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. garlic powder
2 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping pizza
1 ball pizza dough
½ cup marinara or pizza sauce
2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Fresh basil, for garnish
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 450° F. Place pizza stone in oven and allow to heat for 30 minutes.
2. Heat a medium skillet over medium high heat and add oil and butter. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Combine bread crumbs with dried basil, garlic powder, and Parmesan cheese.
1 egg, beaten with ½ tsp. water
½ cup bread crumbs
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. garlic powder
2 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping pizza
1 ball pizza dough
½ cup marinara or pizza sauce
2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Fresh basil, for garnish
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 450° F. Place pizza stone in oven and allow to heat for 30 minutes.
2. Heat a medium skillet over medium high heat and add oil and butter. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Combine bread crumbs with dried basil, garlic powder, and Parmesan cheese.
3. Dip chicken into egg mixture and coat thoroughly. Dredge in bread crumbs, being sure that chicken is well coated. Place chicken in hot pan and cook for 4-6 minutes per side, until fully cooked. Remove from pan and pat with paper towels to absorb oil. Let cool for 3-4 minutes and then cut into slices or chunks.
4. Set a large piece of parchment paper on a pizza peel or overturned baking sheet and form dough into a large circle. Bake untopped pizza for about 5 minutes. Remove dough from oven and carefully spread marinara or pizza sauce over dough, then top with chicken. Add mozzarella and additional Parmesan cheese. Return pizza to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes, until dough is crispy and cheese is beginning to brown.
4. Set a large piece of parchment paper on a pizza peel or overturned baking sheet and form dough into a large circle. Bake untopped pizza for about 5 minutes. Remove dough from oven and carefully spread marinara or pizza sauce over dough, then top with chicken. Add mozzarella and additional Parmesan cheese. Return pizza to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes, until dough is crispy and cheese is beginning to brown.