BBQ chicken, tomato and avocado deep dish pizza

Prep time
1h
Cook time
30min
Serves
4

A delicious and light comfort meal for all those who love a thick pizza base.

Ingredients:

Dough:

2 cups (500ml) flour

1 sachet of yeast

A pinch of salt

1 cup (250ml) warm water

2 Tbsp (30ml) melted butter

 

Chicken:

3 x skinless chicken breasts, sliced

salt and pepper

2 Tbsp (30ml) olive oil

½ cup (125ml) BBQ sauce

A handful of fresh basil, chopped (plus extra for serving)

2 Tbsp (30ml) tomato paste

½ punnet of cocktail tomatoes

2 cups (500ml) grated mozzarella or cheddar cheese

1 avocado, sliced

Method:

Dough:

  • Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
  • Combine the flour, yeast, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Add the melted butter and water and mix to form a soft dough.
  • Knead the dough for 5 minutes, then place it in an oiled bowl. Cover with clingfilm and leave it to rise for 1 hour.

Chicken:

  • Season chicken generously with salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil in a large pan and fry chicken for about 3-5 minutes.
  • Add the BBQ sauce and basil, then stir to coat the chicken evenly.
  • Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until the meat is cooked through and sticky. Set aside.

Assemble:

  • Place the dough onto a floured surface.
  • Using your fingers, press the dough into a greased 25cm cast-iron skillet or an ovenproof dish.
  • Cover the base with tomato paste and top with the chicken mixture.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes before you remove it from the oven.
  • Sprinkle the pizza with tomatoes and cheese, and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes, or until cooked through and the cheese has melted.
  • Top off the dish with avocado and fresh basil just before you serve this tasty delight!

Cook’s note: If you don't have a cast-iron skillet, roll out the pizza dough and bake it on a baking tray.