Ingredients
For the Pizza:
Pizza dough: Enough to make 1 large pizza
Sundried tomato pesto: 1/2 cup (125 ml)
Spicy salami: 8-10 slices
Cooked shredded chicken: 1 1/2 cups (375 ml)
Shredded Mozzarella cheese: 2 cups (500 ml)
Dried basil: 1 tablespoon (15 ml)
Dried oregano: 1 tablespoon (15 ml)
Cornmeal: 1/2 cup (125 ml), for dusting the pizza stone or baking sheet
Grated Parmesan cheese: 3/4 cup (180 ml)
Instructions (Step-by-Step)
Step 1: Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Dough
Step 2: Assemble the Pizza
Spread the pesto: Spread 1/2 cup of sundried tomato pesto evenly across the surface of the pizza dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges for the crust. The pesto will act as the pizza’s sauce, adding a rich, tomato-forward flavor
Layer the salami and chicken: Arrange 8-10 slices of spicy salami across the pizza. Then, sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of cooked shredded chicken evenly over the salami. The combination of spicy salami and tender chicken will create a rich, savory base.
Add the cheeses: Spread 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the pizza. Then, sprinkle 3/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese on top for added depth of flavor and cheesiness.
Season the pizza: Sprinkle 1 tablespoon each of dried basil and oregano over the top of the cheese. These dried herbs will enhance the overall flavor with a touch of Mediterranean essence.
