Whole grain pizza dough topped with basil pesto, charred Roma tomatoes, steamed broccoli, and rich Havarti cheese
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 350, Carbs: 36g, Protein: 20g, Fat: 14g, Sat. Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 40mg, Sodium: 410mg, Fiber: 5g
Prep Time: 10 to 15 minutes plus 4 to 24 hours for marinating Cook time: 24 to 28 minutes Yield: 8 servings; 1 slice each
Flame-Grilled Chicken & Artichoke Pizza
Balsamic Garlic Chicken Breast
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 3/4 teaspoon peeled and finely chopped fresh garlic cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon or two pinches Kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon or two pinches ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano leaves or two pinches dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or two pinches dried thyme leaves
- 1 ½ Tablespoons canola or olive oil
- 1 pound raw, boneless and skinless chicken breast, cut into 4 equal-size pieces
Roasted Plum Tomatoes
- 5 plum tomato
- 1 ½ teaspoons olive or canola oil
- 1/8 teaspoon or two pinches Kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon or two pinches ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon or two pinches sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
Flame-Grilled Chicken & Artichoke Pizza
- 1-16-inch whole grain thin pizza crust
- 1/3 cup store-bought basil pesto
- 1 ¼ cups drained and chopped artichoke quarters
- 1 cup shredded Havarti cheese
- 1 ¼ cups coarsely chopped fresh broccoli florets
To Prepare Balsamic Garlic Chicken Breast:
- 1. Combine the vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, and oil. Whisk until well-blended for the marinade.
- 2. Pour marinade over the chicken in a shallow dish. Cover and place in refrigerator for 4 to 24 hours to marinate. Drain and discard excess marinade when ready to cook.
- 3. Preheat grill or sauté pan. Coat with cooking oil spray. Place the marinated chicken and cook for 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until well marked.
- 4. Transfer to a sheet tray and roast in a preheated 375-degree Fahrenheit oven for 5 minutes or until fully cooked. Allow cooling for 10 to 15 minutes before dicing into ½-inch pieces. Use immediately. Or, cover and place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
To Prepare Roasted Plum Tomatoes:
- 1. Core tomatoes and cut in half lengthwise.
- 2. Combine all ingredients until well coated.
- 3. Spread tomatoes on a parchment-lined sheet tray. Roast in a preheated 425-degree Fahrenheit oven for 6 minutes or until lightly browned. Drain juices from tomatoes. Allow to cool before using.
To Prepare Harissa Chicken Pizza:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit or heat recommended by the manufacturer's directions.
- 2. Evenly spread 1/3 cup pesto to ¼-inch from the edge of each crust.
- 3. Cover pizza sauce with 1 ¼ cups chopped artichokes to ½-inch from edge of crust.
- 4. In order, evenly top with:
- 12 ounces diced grilled chicken
- 3 ounces shredded havarti
- 1 ¼ cups chopped broccoli
- 3/4 cup chopped roasted tomatoes.
NOTE: Do not pile ingredients in the center but concentrate on spreading towards outside edges. - 5. Place in preheated oven. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- 6. Remove from heat and cool for 1 to 2 minutes.
- 7. Cut into 8 even slices. Enjoy immediately!