How to make Dhakaiya Chicken Pizza

To make Dhakaiya Chicken Pizza, which incorporates flavors from Dhaka, Bangladesh, into a delicious pizza, follow this recipe:

Ingredients:

For the Dhakaiya Chicken:

• 500g boneless chicken breast, cut into small cubes
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon ginger paste
• 1 tablespoon garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
• Salt, to taste
• Fresh cilantro (coriander) leaves, chopped

For the Pizza:

• 1 prepared pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 cup pizza sauce or tomato sauce
• 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• Olive oil (for brushing)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dhakaiya Chicken:

• Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
• Add ginger paste and garlic paste. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
• Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften.
• Stir in cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
• Add the chicken cubes to the pan and cook until they are tender and cooked through.
• Garnish with chopped cilantro leaves. Set aside.

2. Preheat and Prepare Pizza Dough:

• Preheat your oven according to the pizza dough instructions.
• Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface into your desired shape and thickness.

3. Assemble the Pizza:

• Transfer the rolled-out dough onto a pizza stone or baking tray lined with parchment paper.
• Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
• Spoon the prepared Dhakaiya chicken mixture over the sauce, spreading it evenly.
• Arrange thinly sliced bell peppers on top of the chicken.
• Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the entire pizza.

4. Bake the Pizza:

• Place the assembled pizza in the preheated oven.
• Bake according to your pizza dough’s instructions or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

5. Serve and Enjoy:

• Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven.
• Optionally, drizzle a little olive oil over the pizza for added flavor.
• Slice the Dhakaiya Chicken Pizza into pieces and serve hot.

This Dhakaiya Chicken Pizza combines the flavors of Dhaka’s cuisine with the comfort of a classic pizza. Enjoy the aromatic spices and tender chicken on a crispy pizza crust! Adjust the spice levels according to your preference for a personalized taste experience.