Spicy Chicken Naan Pizzas

CELEBRATING FAMILY DAY!

Family Day is observed on the third Monday in February in the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Saskatchewan. This holiday celebrates the importance of families and family life of people and their communities. Its timing is said to have been selected to coincide with the American holiday of Presidents Day. About two-thirds of all Canadians will have the day off on Family Day.

Alberta was the first province to adopt Family Day as a statutory holiday in 1990. 

There are no established traditions surrounding Family Day as there are for occasions like Christmas and New Year’s Day. But, as the name implies, many Canadians take advantage of the three-day weekend in February to spend extra time with loved ones. Road trips, winter sports outings, and extended family gatherings are all popular ways to observe the holiday.

Who needs a holiday to eat pizza? Not Brion & I … YUM!

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Spicy Chicken Naan Pizzas

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Course

Main Dish

Cuisine

American

Keyword

spicy chicken naan pizzas

Servings

MetricUS Imperial

Ingredients

Chicken Marinade

• 350 gm chicken breast, cut into thin strips
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tsp EACH seasoned salt, dried oregano & cumin
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp EACH chili powder, smoked paprika, crushed red pepper flakes

Guacamole

• 2 large avocados, pitted, peeled & cubed
• 1 Tbsp lime juice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 Tbsp onion, minced
• 1 tsp cilantro paste found in the vegetable section at the grocery store

Pizza Toppings

• Marinated chicken strips
• 3-4 slices bacon, crisply cooked, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped & cooked a few minutes in the microwave
• 1 large Roma tomato, seeded & chopped
• 1 avocado, peeled, seeded & sliced thin
• 100 gm Gouda or your choice of cheese, shredded
• 100 gm mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup Guacamole

Naan Bread

• 4 garlic Naan bread

Course Main Dish Cuisine American Keyword spicy chicken naan pizzas Servings MetricUS Imperial Ingredients Chicken Marinade 350 gm chicken breast, cut into thin strips 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1 1/2 tsp EACH seasoned salt, dried oregano & cumin 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp EACH chili powder, smoked paprika, crushed red pepper flakes Guacamole 2 large avocados, pitted, peeled & cubed 1 Tbsp lime juice 1/2 tsp salt 1 clove garlic, minced 2 Tbsp onion, minced 1 tsp cilantro paste found in the vegetable section at the grocery store Pizza Toppings Marinated chicken strips 3-4 slices bacon, crisply cooked, coarsely chopped 1/4 cup onion, chopped & cooked a few minutes in the microwave 1 large Roma tomato, seeded & chopped 1 avocado, peeled, seeded & sliced thin 100 gm Gouda or your choice of cheese, shredded 100 gm mozzarella cheese, shredded 1/2 cup Guacamole Naan Bread 4 garlic Naan bread

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Instructions

Chicken Marinade

1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine all ingredients. Seal & turn to coat; refrigerate for 1-4 hours.

Guacamole

1. In a bowl, mash avocados with lime juice & salt. Stir in garlic, onion & cilantro. Blend well. Cover & set aside until ready to use. You will have a bit extra for something else.

Pizza Topping Prep

1. In a skillet, cook bacon until fairly crisp, drain & blot on paper towels; chop coarsely. Wipe skillet with paper towel, add marinated chicken & stir-fry until cooked then remove to a dish. Add onion to skillet & sauté until tender crisp.

Assembly & Bake

1. Preheat oven to 375 F.
2. On a large baking sheet, lay a piece of parchment paper. Place the 4 Naan breads on it. Spread each naan bread with guacamole then spinkle each with a bit of cheese. Layer onion, bacon, chicken, tomato & remaining cheese.
3. Bake for 15 minutes or until hot & cheese is nicely melted. Remove from oven, top with sliced avocado & serve.