Pizza with pineapple and chicken
Origin of the recipe
Hawaiian pizza, despite its name, was actually invented in Canada in 1962. It was created by Greek immigrant Samuel Panopoulos, who worked in a pizzeria in Ontario. He chose the name "Hawaiian" because of the use of pineapple, which at the time was associated with the exotic fruit of Hawaii. This unusual combination of sweet pineapple and salty ham (or chicken, in our case) caused controversy but quickly gained popularity around the world. Interestingly, in Italy, the birthplace of pizza, this version of the dish is considered quite controversial, as traditional Italian cuisine does not combine fruit with meat in main courses.
What do you need for cooking?
Ingredients
For the test:
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Flour
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Dry yeast
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Sugar
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Salt
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Warm milk
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Vegetable oil
For the sauce:
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Tomato paste
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Garlic
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Water
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Vegetable oil
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Salt
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Italian herbs
For the filling:
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Boiled chicken meat
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Pineapple
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Cheese
Kitchen utensils
- Knife
- Board
- rolling pin
- Baking tray
- Grater
- Spoon or spatula
- deep bowl
- Flour sieve
- A deep frying pan or saucepan with a thick bottom
Step-by-step recipe
Step 1:
Add dry yeast, salt, and sugar to a bowl with sifted flour. Mix the dry ingredients.
Step 2:
Pour in warm milk and vegetable oil. Stir.
Step 3:
Knead the dough with your hands for 5–7 minutes until elastic.
Step 4:
Form the dough into a ball and place in an oiled bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
Step 5:
Finely chop the garlic and fry in a frying pan with vegetable oil.
Step 6:
Add tomato paste, water, salt, and Italian herbs. Stir for 2–3 minutes, until a smooth sauce forms.
Step 7:
Cut the boiled chicken meat.
Step 8: 
Cut the pineapple into slices.
Step 9:
After the dough has risen, turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll it out to a thickness of 2–3 mm.
Step 10:
Transfer the dough to a baking sheet. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the entire surface of the dough.
Step 11:
Place the chicken, then the pineapple.
Step 12:
Sprinkle with grated cheese on top.
Step 13:
Bake in a preheated oven at 220°C for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is golden brown.
Step 14:
Let the pizza cool slightly under a towel, then slice and serve.
Cooking tips
Adjust the amount of filling ingredients to suit your taste.
Use only fresh pineapple or good quality canned pineapple without too much syrup to prevent the pizza from becoming too soggy.
For the perfect dough, use warm milk (around 35-40°C), which will activate the yeast and speed up the dough rising.
To ensure the cheese melts evenly, grate it on a fine grater and spread it evenly over the entire surface of the pizza.
For a crispy crust, bake the pizza on the bottom rack of the oven, then transfer it to the top rack to brown the cheese.
After baking, let the pizza cool slightly to prevent it from falling apart when sliced and to maintain its shape. This will make your dish more appealing and easier to serve.
