Name: Macedonian Pastrmajlija with Chicken and Tomato Sauce
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Macedonian
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breast; 1 green bell pepper; 1 onion; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 sheet of ready-made pizza dough; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Macedonian Pastrmajlija with Chicken and Tomato Sauce

A traditional Macedonian flatbread topped with chicken, green peppers, and onions, baked to perfection.

30 minutes4 servings

Method

Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
In a skillet, cook chicken breast until fully cooked and shredded.
Add chopped green bell pepper and onion to the skillet, sauté until tender.
Season with paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
On a pizza dough, spread tomato sauce, then add the chicken and vegetable mixture.
Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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