Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Wood-Fired Chicken Smoked Naan Bread Pizza.
Savor the harmony of smoky chicken atop freshly baked naan, all cooked to perfection in a wood-fired smoker or grill.
PREP TIME: 20 mins
COOKING TIME: 1 hour
SERVES: 4-6
WOOD TYPE: Cherry/Hickory
DIFFICULTY: 3 of 5
INGREDIENTS:
2 chicken breasts
4 Pack of 4 Naan Bread
Olive Oil Spray
Pepperoni
Bacon Bits
1/2 Chopped Red Onion
10 Cherry Tomatoes Sliced
Shredded cheddar cheese
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
Marinara Sauce
Butter
Cooking Instructions:
For the Wood-Smoked Chicken Breasts:
- Begin by preheating your smoker to 350°F, utilizing the fragrant essence of Cherry or Hickory wood.
- Embrace the chicken breasts, generously anointing them with olive oil and Holy Smokers Brisket rub, infusing them with a Texan blend of hickory smoke, salt, and pepper.
- As the smoker reaches its readiness, bestow the chicken breasts upon its sanctified grates for a span of 25-30 minutes or until the inner sanctum, as guided by the USDA, reaches 165°F for white meat, dwelling therein for a full minute. The hourglass of time varies for each cut, hinging on thickness and weight. Let a quality instant-read thermometer be your guiding light to confirm the ultimate temperature.
- Upon the chicken achieving 165°F, lift them from the embrace of the smoker, enveloping them in aluminum foil with a mantle of butter. Allow them to rest for 5-10 minutes, whilst your attention turns to the crafting of the naan bread crust. The fires of the smoker shall continue to burn, ready for a rekindling of the pizza's allure.
Assembling the Symphony on Naan Bread:
- In this juncture, let your chicken rest, and lay out your four Naan Bread pieces before you. Bathe them in the benevolence of Olive Oil Spray both top and bottom.
- Bestow 2-3 spoonfuls of marinara upon each piece, anointing their top side with the richness of flavor or to your satisfaction.
- Carve the rested chicken breasts against the grain into tender morsels, laying them upon your
Canvas or naan bread pizza crust.
- Assemble your ensemble with bacon bits, diced red onion, and sliced cherry tomatoes, each a harmonious note within the composition (add or take away items you do not like).
- Upon this foundation, lay the harmony of fresh shredded mozzarella and cheddar, anointing the creation with their melting embrace.
- Now, usher these four divinely layered naan bread pizzas into the smoker's sanctum. Let them linger for roughly 20-25 minutes, until the crescendo of melted cheese envelopes the symphony.
- Finally, as the creation emerges, grant it a brief respite of 3 minutes before slicing, inviting all to partake in this harmonious feast. ENJOY!