Zesty Lebanese Shawarma Pizza with Sumac and Labneh
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
For the Shawarma Chicken
For the Labneh Sauce
For the Toppings
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
Zesty Lebanese Shawarma Pizza with Sumac and Labneh
Zesty Lebanese Shawarma Pizza with Sumac and Labneh
Plating & Serving
Slice the pizza and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving for a burst of color and freshness.