Thursday, August 16, 2012

Grilled Chicken and Pesto Pizza - Made on the Barbecue!


Here's how to make pizza on the barbecue.  It's super easy and delicious.  Don't let it scare you.  Give it a try, okay?


Remember the tutorial to making your own pizza dough?  Do that again.  This time add in 1/2 to 1 tbsp of Rosemary, Basil and Thyme Demarle Herb and Spice Blend to the dry ingredients.

I also like to use leftover roasted chicken or I grill chicken breasts on the barbecue while my dough is rising.

Once your dough is ready, divide it into 4 sections.  Turn on your barbecue and let it heat up.  Then, turn the burners down to the lowest setting and leave the lid closed.  Roll out one of your dough balls to your liking and rub olive oil on one side.  Remember it will puff up a bit on the grill, so thinner is better.  Transfer it to the grill using a perforated baking sheet and cook for 3 minutes (or so) or until golden brown.  Don't walk away!  Watch it closely and be ready to scoop it off.  Once you take it off, turn it over and put your toppings on the side that is cooked.  I like pesto, grilled chicken, a bit of parmesan, and mozzarella.  Slide it back onto the grill, close the lid and let the other side cook and the cheese melt.  Repeat the grilling process or save the other dough for another day.

Easy peasy!  And.... Delicious!!

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