Smoky Ranch BLT Naan-Bread Pizza

Smoky Ranch BLT Naan-Bread Pizza

PREP TIME: 20 min

TIME: ~1 Hour

SERVES: 4-6

WOOD TYPE: Pecan/Hickory

DIFFICULTY: 3 of 5

Introducing our mouthwatering creation, the "Smokey Ranch Chicken BLT Naan Pizza"! This delectable dish combines the rich, smoky flavors of perfectly seasoned chicken with the classic taste of a BLT sandwich, all on a unique and convenient naan bread pizza crust.

INGREDIENTS:

Holy Smokers Brisket Rub

2 Chicken Breasts

1 Pack of 4 Naan Bread

Olive Oil Spray

4 Strips of Bacon

1/2 Chopped Red Onion

5 Cherry Tomatoes Sliced

Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Ranch Dressing

1 TBS Unsalted Butter

COOK:

Nathan of Holy Smokers Rub Co.

STEPS:

Embark on an extraordinary culinary journey as we guide you through the art of crafting wood-fired pizza in the cozy confines of your own home. Elevate your culinary prowess and become the ultimate pizza hero, enchanting all with flavors that will delight their taste buds. Baked to perfection on a fluffy naan bread crust, this Smokey Ranch Chicken BLT Naan Pizza is an explosion of flavors in every bite.

For the Wood-Smoked Chicken Breasts:

  1. Begin by preheating your smoker to 350°F, utilizing the fragrant essence of Pecan 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.
  2. 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.
  3. In the meantime, lay four strips of bacon on the smoker until they achieve the perfect crispiness, then remove them à la dice up into heavenly bacon bits.
  4. Upon the chicken achieving 165°F, lift them from the embrace of the smoker, enveloping them in the cradle of foil with 1 TBS of butter. Allow them to rest for 5-10 minutes, whilst your attention turns to summoning the next breadcrumb trail. The fires of the smoker shall continue to burn, ready for a rekindling of the pizza's allure.

Assembling the Symphony on Naan Bread:

  1. 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.
  2. Bestow 2-3 spoonfuls of Ranch Dressing upon each piece, anointing their top side with the richness of flavor or your satisfaction.
  3. Carve the rested chicken breasts against the grain into tender morsels, laying them upon your canvas of naan bread pizza crust.
  4. Assemble your ensemble with your diced bacon, diced red onion, and sliced cherry tomatoes, each a harmonious note within the composition (add or take away items you do not like).
  5. Upon this foundation, lay the harmony of fresh shredded mozzarella cheese, anointing the creation with their melting embrace.
  6. 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.
  7. Finally, as the creation emerges, grant it a brief respite of 3 minutes before slicing, inviting all to partake in this harmonious feast. ENJOY!
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