Cookbook:Nigerian Chicken Suya Pizza

Nigerian chicken suya pizza is a type of Nigerian pizza made with chicken and flavored with a mixture of spices. Pizza is a common food in Nigeria—although it is a foreign import, it is now widespread.

Dough

 * All-purpose flour
 * Yeast
 * Nutmeg
 * White granulated sugar
 * Olive oil
 * Oil for greasing the dough

Pizza sauce

 * Tomatoes
 * Red bell pepper
 * Red onion
 * Garlic
 * Bouillon powder
 * Ata rodo or habanero chile (optional)

Chicken

 * Chicken breast
 * Yaji powder
 * Peanut oil
 * Salt
 * Butter
 * Chile pepper (optional)

Topping

 * Onion, sliced
 * Maggi, crushed
 * Cheese, shredded or sliced
 * Tomatoes, sliced
 * Green bell pepper (optional), sliced

Equipment

 * Knife
 * Oven
 * Mixing bowl
 * Pot

Dough

 * 1) Combine the flour, yeast, nutmeg, and sugar.
 * 2) Mix in the olive oil and enough water to make a medium-soft dough. If the dough becomes too hard, add a small amount of water to soften. If the dough becomes too soft, knead in a few dustings of flour.
 * 3) Knead the dough well for a few minutes.
 * 4) Coat the dough with 1 tsp oil, then place it in a greased bowl. Cover and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hr until doubled in volume.

Pizza sauce

 * 1) Heat oil in a saucepan. Add the tomatoes, peppers, onion, garlic, bouillon, and ata rodo. Cook until softened and saucy.
 * 2) To prevent an oily mess, drain the oil after seasoning and frying until the oil floats to the top.

Chicken

 * 1) Clean the chicken, then pat it dry.
 * 2) Season the chicken with salt, and let it rest for a little while.
 * 3) Combine the oil, yaji powder, and chili pepper. Add the chicken, and allow it to marinate for 20–60 minutes.
 * 4) Heat 1 tbsp oil and 1 tbsp butter in a pan. Sear the chicken on all sides until just beginning to turn golden.
 * 5) Transfer the pan of chicken to a 350°F oven, and bake until cooked through. If you don't have an oven, you can use your stovetop to sear on medium heat until cooked through.
 * 6) Let rest for 10 minutes to prevent the cooked chicken from losing its juices when cut.
 * 7) Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.

Assembly

 * 1) Punch down the dough to deflate it, then gently knead for about 5 minutes on a flour-dusted work surface.
 * 2) Use a rolling pin and your hands to flatten the dough into a thin round pizza crust.
 * 3) Brush the crust with 1 tsp oil. Spread the sauce over the top, leaving a border about 1 inch wide. Scatter the shredded chicken and the toppings on top of the sauce.
 * 4) Bake the pizza for 8–15 minutes at 400°F until done. The crust should be well-browned on the bottom and edges, and the cheese should be melted.

Notes, tips, and variations

 * Instead of the pizza sauce, you can use already-prepared Nigerian stew.