Fajita Pizza Recipe

A flavorful fusion of classic pizza and fajita spices, topped with tender chicken, bell peppers, and onions on a bed of melted cheese.

Ingredients:

For the Pizza Dough:

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp instant yeast

• 1/2 tsp sugar

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 3/4 cup warm water (adjust as needed)

For the Fajita Chicken Marinade:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (thinly sliced)

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp chili powder

• 1/2 tsp onion powder

• 1/2 tsp black pepper

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp lime juice

For the Pizza Sauce:

• 1 cup tomato sauce (or pizza sauce)

• 1 tsp garlic, minced

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)

• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Toppings:

• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

• 1 small onion, thinly sliced

• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

• 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced

• 1/2 cup cooked corn (optional)

• Fresh cilantro (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dough:

• In a large bowl, mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.

• Add olive oil and gradually add warm water while mixing until a soft dough forms.

• Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

• Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it, and let it rise for 1-1.5 hours or until it doubles in size.

2. Marinate the Chicken:

• In a bowl, combine paprika, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, olive oil, and lime juice.

• Toss the thinly sliced chicken in the marinade and let it sit for 20-30 minutes.

3. Cook the Chicken:

• Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes, or until fully cooked and slightly charred.

• Remove from heat and set aside.

4. Prepare the Pizza Sauce:

• In a small saucepan, heat some oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.

• Add tomato sauce, oregano, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.

• Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, then set aside.

5. Assemble the Pizza:

• Preheat the oven to 220°C (430°F).

• Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch circle and place it onto a pizza stone or baking sheet.

• Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough.

6. Add Toppings:

• Sprinkle a layer of shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the sauce.

• Distribute the cooked fajita chicken slices, onions, bell peppers, and corn (if using) evenly over the cheese.

7. Bake the Pizza:

• Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

• Keep an eye on the pizza to prevent burning.

8. Garnish and Serve:

• Remove the pizza from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.

• Slice the pizza and serve hot.

Enjoy your delicious homemade Fajita Pizza! It's a perfect blend of fajita flavors with a cheesy, crispy crust.