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This Balsamic Strawberry Pizza is the most unique, delicious pizza ever! Don't let the strawberries throw you off, it's an AMAZING combination!
They say that "necessity is the mother of invention" but for me it might be a bit more precise to change the saying to, "Mother Hubbard is the mother of invention". This Strawberry Balsamic Pizza is exactly what I'm referring to!
You see, this Strawberry Balsamic Pizza was created one day when I was feeling a bit like old Mother Hubbard. I hadn't been to the grocery store in quite a while and when I perused the refridge shortly before dinner one evening there wasn't much to be had. I saw one lonely chicken breast, a bit of leftover bacon, a few strawberries and an assortment of condiments, that was it - other than a little cheese. But behold!! - among the condiments was a lovely jar of Strawberry Jam. Gazing upon the ruby-red sweet jam got my imagination going and the rest of the story is history this pizza!! You have to try this!! I know it sounds quite unique, well maybe even - a little odd, but this pizza is truly fantastic, thanks to Mother Hubbard!!! 🙂
P.S. Oh, by the way, the CCC (Chief Culinary Consultant) says that this is the best pizza he's ever had! And that's saying alot - although he is my greatest supporter and encourager, he isn't super effusive with praises; if he says it is awesome, you really do need to try this!! 🙂
This Balsamic Strawberry Pizza is the most unique, delicious pizza ever! Don't let the strawberries throw you off, it's an AMAZING combination!
- ½ cup strawberry jam or preserves I used my Strawberry Freezer Jam, use your favorite
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sriracha chili sauce
- 1 ball pizza dough your favorite or this recipe or a purchased ball of dough*
- 1 cup diced or shredded chicken breast from rotisserie chicken or left over chicken of any kind
- ½ cup applewood smoked bacon cut in 1 inch pieces, cooked and drained
- ½ cup thin sliced sweet onion
- 12 ounces shredded Italian blend cheese I used Sargento, but whatever you like best is fine
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh strawberries diced small
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Place pizza stone or sheet pan on middle rack of oven. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
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Place balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 4 to 5 minutes or until reduced to half of the original volume and mixture is thick and syrupy. Add strawberry preserves and Sriracha and mix well. Set aside to cool.
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Pat or roll out pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to approximately a 14 inch circle. Shape does not have to be perfect, this is a rustic pizza. Place a piece of parchment paper, slightly larger than your dough on a pizza peel or an upside down sheet pan. (The parchment paper will make your transfer of the pizza to the oven infinitely easier!) Sprinkle parchment paper lightly with cornmeal. Fold dough in quarters and place on parchment paper, then unfold.
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Combine chicken with 2 tablespoons of the balsamic-strawberry mixture and mix to coat all chicken with sauce. Pour rest of sauce onto pizza dough and spread to cover. Leave a 1 inch border all around the edge. Scatter chicken evenly over the sauce.
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Place about ¾ of the cheese on top of dough and spread to cover sauce evenly. Scatter bacon and sweet onion over cheese to distribute evenly. Scatter remaining cheese over this layer.
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Slide parchment paper with pizza on top onto stone or cookie sheet. Bake for approximately 8-10 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and crust is golden brown. Watch carefully, at this temperature it is easy to burn the pizza!
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Remove from oven and let cool slightly, 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and fresh diced strawberries. Serve and enjoy!
*You can purchase pizza dough from Whole Foods, Trader Jo's and many other grocery stores. Often pizzerias will sell a ball of their own dough for a very reasonable price.
Christine says
My family loves this pizza!! 1st time I made it they were like...”ok, we’re not eating that”...now it’s a requested “ special” dinner meal😀 I alway use fresh BASIL, instead of cilantro and to tone down the sweetness I add a Tablespoon or 2 of smoky BBQ sauce!! It’s perfect!
Chris Scheuer says
Haha! I know what your family meant, it is a strange combination, but SO good! I'm glad they tried it and love that they now request it!
Debbie says
This was amazing!!! We cooked it last night & even though I don't care that much for cilantro, I loved this! Next time I may try some chopped spinach instead of the cilantro just to see how it taste. When I take it out of the oven & place the strawberries & either cilantro or spinach on top, then drizzle some of the glaze on top of that!! YUM!!!
Chris Scheuer says
Thanks for sharing your review, Debbie! Basil would also be delicious in lieu of cilantro.
Remoses says
I made it but it's a bit on the sweet pizza. How to make it more savoury?
Chris Scheuer says
Hi Remoses, you could add more sriracha to take away some of the sweetness or, if you don't really care for a sweet and spicy pizza, perhaps just go with a different, more savory chicken pizza.
Kristina says
This sounds totally delicious. I have made a similar pizza, but for the sauce I mixed mayo, a little strawberry jam, and sriracha sauce. This makes a slightly more savory pizza.
Chris Scheuer says
Try it! I think you'll love it! 💕