Tzatziki Chicken Pizza
A delicious twist on traditional pizza featuring tzatziki sauce, tender chicken, and fresh toppings, perfect for family dinners or game night.
Ingredients
For the pizza
- 1 piece pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil For brushing the crust
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded or sliced
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup cucumber, diced For garnish
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Fresh dill for garnish
For the tzatziki sauce
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup cucumber, grated and drained
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a baking tray and brush lightly with olive oil.
- Spread shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the dough.
- Add the cooked chicken, red onion, and cherry tomatoes on top.
Baking
- Bake in the oven for 12–15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted.
Tzatziki Preparation
- While the pizza is baking, prepare the tzatziki sauce. Mix together Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Serving
- Once the pizza is done, drizzle it generously with the tzatziki sauce.
- Top with diced cucumber, black olives, crumbled feta cheese, and fresh dill.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy immediately!
Notes
Serve with a side salad for a balanced meal. Add extra tzatziki on the side for dipping, or serve with pita bread for a complete Mediterranean experience. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.