Zesty Lebanese Shawarma Pizza with Sumac and Labneh

Name: Zesty Lebanese Shawarma Pizza with Sumac and Labneh
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: All-purpose flour; Instant yeast; Salt; Olive oil; Warm water; Chicken breast, thinly sliced; Shawarma spice blend; Olive oil; Lemon juice; Salt; Labneh; Garlic, minced; Lemon juice; Salt; Red onion, thinly sliced; Cherry tomatoes, halved; Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced; Sumac; Fresh parsley, chopped

A Middle Eastern twist on a classic favorite

This fusion pizza combines the rich flavors of Lebanese shawarma with the familiar comfort of a pizza, topped with a refreshing labneh sauce and a sprinkle of tangy sumac.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Pizza Dough

All-purpose flour

2 cups

Instant yeast

1 packet (2¼ tsp)

Salt

1 tsp

Olive oil

1 tbsp

Warm water

¾ cup

For the Shawarma Chicken

Chicken breast, thinly sliced

1 lb

Shawarma spice blend

2 tbsp

Olive oil

3 tbsp

Lemon juice

Juice of 1 lemon

Salt

To taste

For the Labneh Sauce

Labneh

1 cup

Garlic, minced

2 cloves

Lemon juice

1 tbsp

Salt

To taste

For the Toppings

Red onion, thinly sliced

1 small

Cherry tomatoes, halved

1 cup

Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced

½ cup

Sumac

2 tbsp

Fresh parsley, chopped

As needed

Preparation

Preparing the Dough

Combine dry ingredients

In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, and salt.

Form the dough

Add olive oil and warm water; mix until a dough forms.

Knead and rise

Knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth; let rise for 1 hour.

Marinating the Shawarma Chicken

Mix marinade

In a bowl, combine chicken, shawarma spice, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt.

Coat the chicken

Mix well to coat thoroughly.

Marinate

Marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

Ensure the chicken is evenly sliced for consistent cooking. Pro Tip: Prepare the labneh sauce while the dough rises to save time.

Cooking Process

Cooking the Chicken

Heat a pan over medium-high heat, cook the marinated chicken until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

Assembling the Pizza

Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll out the dough into a thin pizza base and place on a baking sheet or pizza stone.

Baking the Pizza

Spread labneh sauce over the pizza base, top with cooked chicken, onions, tomatoes, and olives. Sprinkle with sumac.

Plating & Serving