Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 chicken (boneless skinless breasts)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp basil
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 2 cloves garlic (chopped finely)
  • 4 pita breads ( 1-2 per person (I used whole wheat)- (at least 3-4 if serving growing teenage boys))
  • 1/3 cup olive oil ( in a little bowl with a brush)
  • garlic powder (just leave out the spice container)
  • basil (just leave out the spice container)
  • red pepper flakes (just leave out the spice container)
  • salt and pepper (just leave out the spice container)
  • 8 oz basil pesto (optional)
  • 8 oz sun dried tomato pesto (optional)
  • 8 oz red pizza sauce (optional)
  • 8 oz olives (black or green sliced - optional)
  • 8 oz artichokes (sliced - optional)
  • 1 cup bell peppers (chopped (fresh or roasted) optional)
  • 1/2 cup onion (chopped - optional)
  • 4 oz feta (crumbled - optional)
  • 8 oz mozzarella (grated - optional)
  • 1/4 pound pepperoni (sliced really thin - optional)
  • fresh basil (large handful washed and removed from stem - optional)

Instruction

  • Slice your chicken breasts in half lengthwise and drizzle with olive oil, basil and salt and pepper on both sides. Pre-pare your grill. You can grill your chicken either on your outdoor grill or indoor grill pan. As you have cut your chicken thinner it should only take about 3 minutes on each side or just until the juices no longer run pink. (Do not overcook your chicken as they are going to baked as well on top of the pizza) Once cool enough to handle, slice thinly and set aside and keep warm.
  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees celsius ( 390 degrees F) with a baking pan or a pizza stone heating up inside the oven.
  • Assemble your DIY Pita Pizza Party items out on the kitchen counter/dining room table so it is easy for your guests to help themselves. Set out pita breads, olive oil, garlic powder, basil, red pepper flakes and salt and pepper. Then also set up your pizza topping such as your basil pesto, sun-dried tomato pesto, red marinara pizza sauce with spoons inside so that your guests can layer on their sauce of choice. Next lay out your jars or little bowls of chopped olives, artichokes, sliced grilled chicken, chopped bell peppers, onions, feta, mozzarella, pepperoni, fresh basil and/or whatever your little heart desires. I know that if I could find some spicy yellow banana pepper rings here in Asia that would have also been on my list too.
  • Have your guests assemble their DIY Pita Pizza and then pop them in the oven for about 8-10 minutes or until the cheese is melty and slightly golden. I was able to bake 6 pita pizzas at a time but it depends on how big your oven is.
  • Place your delicious baked DIY Pita Pizza on a cutting board and slice into fourths. Serve along with a big tossed salad and a little vino and enjoy!