SHISH TAOUK CHICKEN PIZZA WITH CREAMY OLIVE AND BASIL PESTO, GOAT CHEESE, AND ARUGULA
In collaboration with
Maude Bergeron, Cuisine estudiantine
2-4
Portions
25 min
Prepping
10 min
Cooking
Recipe
Easy
Ingredients
- 2 Exceldor chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 4 naan breads
- 200 g goat cheese of your choice
- 2 cups (500 ml) arugula
CREAMY OLIVE AND BASIL PESTO
- 1 cup (250 ml) Kalamata black olives, pitted
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) fresh basil
- 2 tbsp. (30 ml) sour cream
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tsp. (5 ml) sambal oelek (or hot sauce of your choice)
- Zest of one lemon
SHISH TAOUK MARINADE
- 1 cup (250 ml) plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoon (30 ml) of lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of oregano
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of thyme
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of gray shallot
- 2 tablespoon (30 ml) of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of salt
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of pepper
Optional: 2 tablespoons of Shish Taouk spices from the market
Directions
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- Mix all the ingredients for the marinade and coat the breasts. Marinate for 24 hours.
- Cook chicken strips in a nonstick skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) with rack in middle position.
- In the meantime, combine all pesto ingredients in a food processor or with a hand blender until smooth and consistent. Set aside.
- Place naan breads on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread pesto on naan breads and add chicken strips, then pieces of goat cheese. Cook for 7 to 10 minutes until bottoms of breads are toasted.
- Remove from oven, garnish with arugula, and enjoy!