Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Breakfast Pizza Puff Pastry, combining flaky puff pastry with savory chicken, turkey bacon, BBQ sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a hearty breakfast or brunch, topped with fresh green onions and cilantro for a flavorful finish.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 puff pastry sheet
- 1 chicken breast
- 3 strips turkey bacon, chopped into squares
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 red onion, sliced
Garnishes
- Green onions, chopped for garnish
- Cilantro, chopped for garnish
Others
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Oil (for cooking the chicken)
- A bit of flour (for rolling out puff pastry)
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all ingredients needed for the breakfast pizza puff pastry to ensure a smooth cooking process.
- Thaw Puff Pastry: Let the puff pastry sheet come to room temperature so it is easier to roll and shape.
- Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the pastry.
- Heat Skillet: Warm a skillet over medium heat to cook the chicken breast.
- Roll Puff Pastry: Lightly dust the puff pastry with flour and roll it out flat like a pizza crust. Trim it to your desired size if needed.
- Score Border: Using the tip of a knife, gently score a 1/2 inch border around the edge of the pastry, taking care not to cut fully through.
- Dock Pastry: Prick holes all over the surface of the puff pastry sheet with a fork to prevent excessive puffing during the first bake.
- Apply Egg Wash: Scramble the egg and use a pastry brush to lightly coat the pastry sheet with egg wash for a golden finish.
- Initial Bake: Place the puff pastry on the prepared baking sheet and bake it for about 10 minutes, or until it turns golden brown.
- Cook Chicken: While the puff pastry bakes, add oil to the heated skillet and cook the chicken breast covered, about 5 to 7 minutes per side, until fully cooked.
- Chop Chicken: Let the cooked chicken cool slightly, then cut it into bite-sized cubes.
- Spread BBQ Sauce: Once the puff pastry is baked and golden, evenly spread BBQ sauce over its surface.
- Add Toppings: Layer shredded mozzarella cheese, chopped chicken, turkey bacon squares, and sliced red onions evenly over the BBQ sauce.
- Final Bake: Return the assembled pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, sprinkle chopped green onions and cilantro on top. Allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Thaw the puff pastry completely to avoid cracks and uneven baking.
- Scoring the border helps create a delicious crust edge that rises nicely.
- Cover the skillet while cooking chicken to retain moisture and ensure even cooking.
- You can substitute turkey bacon with regular bacon if preferred.
- Let the pizza cool slightly before cutting to prevent toppings from sliding off.
