CALIFORNIA CHICKEN PIZZA

I am a part of  international food challenge group initiated by sara of sarasyummybites and shobhana of kitchen secrets and snippets. Their mission is to learn new recipes from all around the world. For this month challenge  host by Joanne of Whats on list. Joanne selected four different  recipes from california cuisine. I choose californian pizza. My family enjoyed it a lot. Thanks dear Joanne for your wonderful selection. 

                                                                          CALIFORNIA PIZZA

                                                                                   Serves - 8

                                                                                Recipe : Relish

Ingredients for crust :

. Flour - 1 cup

. Salt  - 1 tsp

. Olive oil - 1 tbsp

. Warm water - 1/3 cup + 1 tbsp

. Yeast - 3/4 tsp

. Sugar - 1 tsp

For topping :

. Chicken - 150 g ( boneless and cubed )

. BBQ sauce - 1/2 cup

. Olive oil - 1 1/2 tsp

. Mozzarella cheese - 1 cup

. Gouda cheese - 1/2 cup ( i used cheddar cheese )

. Sliced onion - 1/2 cup ( i used normal one )

. Chopped cilantro - 2 tsp

. Pepper - to taste

. Salt - to taste

Method :

1. Combine water, yeast and sugar.  Let sit for 5 minutes, until the yeast starts to foam. Add flour, salt and olive oil and mix until dough comes together. Knead for at least 10 minutes.

2. Place dough on a well greased bowl. Cover and let rise for 2 hrs.

3.  Mix chicken pieces with 1/4 cup BBQ sauce and marinate for 2 hrs.

4. Saute chicken over medium heat until cooked.

5. Sprinkle some flour on your working surface. Roll pizza dough into a circle  with 10 inch diametre.

6. Spread remaining 1/4 cup BBQ sauce on dough. Sprinkle half mozzarella and cheddar cheese. 

7. Top with chicken, sliced red onion and remaining mozzarella cheese.

8. Preheat the oven for 10 minutes. Transfer pizza to oven and bake at 180 degree for 10 - 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Top with cilantro.