Try our DIY Pita Pizza Party idea! It puts a smile on everyone's face. Make your own special pizza pie with your favorite toppings on top pf whole wheat pita bread and bake to perfection.
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Weekend Traditions
Friday nights deserve a pizza party, don't you think? When we used to live back in the States, we used to have a tradition with our neighbors to have pizza together on some Friday nights and I want to keep that tradition alive.
Cheaper than Eating Out!
Here in Hong Kong, pizza is like a million dollars a slice and then usually has tentacles and/or corn on it. Yes, really!
So you must have a DIY (Do it yourself) plan or I promise you will be sorry. Yokohama, Japan had the same issue but four times more expensive. We were planning on having a gathering, so we ordered 4 large pizza's. Our bill came to 13,800 yen. Yes over $120 USD for 4 pizzas. Really!!!!
Topping Ideas
DIY Pita Pizza Party is much more economical and everyone gets to make their pizza just the way they like it. The kids have a blast and get show their creativity.
Your friends are excited to come over and join in on the fun and might be persuaded to help with clean up after a couple of glasses of wine. Win-Win situation! So what are you waiting for?
Favorite Topping Ideas
- grilled chicken
- olives
- roasted red peppers
- artichokes
- traditional pesto
- 3 Minute Vegan Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
- feta cheese
- mozzarella
- pepperoni
- grilled veggies
- mushrooms
- and the list goes on...
Interactive Dinner
I love the low fuss and casual gatherings. Everyone can let their hair down and have some fun and make their own Pita pizzas. Perfect way to get the party started.
- Line up all the items on the kitchen or dining room table and let everyone help themselves.
- Many times I don't even take the items out of the jar...after all this is a casual affair.
- Some of the items like the onions, olives or bell peppers I like to chop or slice and then place in the bowl.
- Don't look at this long list of ingredients and panic as you can pick and choose only the toppings you want for your DIY Pita Pizza Party.
Topping Example
This is not so much of a recipe but more of a list of items that are on these tasty set of pizzas. I keep everything low maintenance and just open up my jars and lay things out on the table and let everyone fend for themselves.
Lets take this beauty right here... This DIY Pita Pizza was made with sun-dried tomato pesto, grilled chicken, olives, onion slices, mozzarella, basil, pepper and a drizzle of olive oil.
Or how about this little number with basil pesto, grilled chicken, mozzarella cheese, red onions and red pepper flakes.
Loaded!
This one here I call the" Everything You Got DIY Pita Pizza". It has both basil and sun-dried tomato pesto, grilled chicken, both green and black olives, red onions, mozzarella, feta cheese, parmesan cheese, basil, red pepper flakes, pepper and the kitchen sink.
Kid Version
For the kids, I like to have plenty of red pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese and some pepperoni.
Special Dietary Needs
I like to use whole wheat pita breads and for the gluten-free and dairy free friends. For our diabetic friends, I love to have a huge bowl of lettuces and a delicious Italian dressing and then they can just go wild adding all their pizza toppings to their own DIY salads.
What are you favorite pizza toppings? Come and join us for a fun DIY Pita Pizza Party.
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DIY Pita Pizza Party
Ingredients
Grilled Chicken Breasts
- 4 chicken boneless skinless breasts
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon basil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cloves garlic chopped finely
Pizza crust and seasonings
- 4 pita breads 1-2 per person (I used whole wheat)- (at least 3-4 if serving growing teenage boys)
- ⅓ cup olive oil in a little bowl with a brush
- garlic powder
just leave out the spice container - basil
just leave out the spice container - red pepper flakes
just leave out the spice container - salt and pepper just leave out the spice container
Pizza toppings
- 8 oz basil pesto
optional - 8 oz sun dried tomato pesto
optional - 8 oz red pizza sauce
optional - 8 oz olives black or green sliced - optional
- 8 oz artichokes sliced - optional
- 1 cup bell peppers chopped (fresh or roasted) optional
- ½ cup onion chopped - optional
- 4 oz feta
crumbled - optional - 8 oz mozzarella
grated - optional - ¼ pound pepperoni
sliced really thin - optional - fresh basil large handful washed and removed from stem - optional
Instructions
- Slice your chicken breasts in half lengthwise and drizzle with olive oil, basil and salt and pepper on both sides. Pre-pare your grill. You can grill your chicken either on your outdoor grill or indoor grill pan. As you have cut your chicken thinner it should only take about 3 minutes on each side or just until the juices no longer run pink. (Do not overcook your chicken as they are going to baked as well on top of the pizza) Once cool enough to handle, slice thinly and set aside and keep warm.
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees celsius ( 390 degrees F) with a baking pan or a pizza stone heating up inside the oven.
- Assemble your DIY Pita Pizza Party items out on the kitchen counter/dining room table so it is easy for your guests to help themselves. Set out pita breads, olive oil, garlic powder, basil, red pepper flakes and salt and pepper. Then also set up your pizza topping such as your basil pesto, sun-dried tomato pesto, red marinara pizza sauce with spoons inside so that your guests can layer on their sauce of choice. Next lay out your jars or little bowls of chopped olives, artichokes, sliced grilled chicken, chopped bell peppers, onions, feta, mozzarella, pepperoni, fresh basil and/or whatever your little heart desires. I know that if I could find some spicy yellow banana pepper rings here in Asia that would have also been on my list too.
- Have your guests assemble their DIY Pita Pizza and then pop them in the oven for about 8-10 minutes or until the cheese is melty and slightly golden. I was able to bake 6 pita pizzas at a time but it depends on how big your oven is.
- Place your delicious baked DIY Pita Pizza on a cutting board and slice into fourths. Serve along with a big tossed salad and a little vino and enjoy!
Cindy says
Fresh and easy, my kind of recipe!
HWC Magazine says
Thanks so much Cindy. Life is just super busy. If dinner can't be quick, easy and on the table in under 30 minutes, it is probably not going to happen... (smiling) Take Care
Eha Carr says
An absolute unconditional 'yes' from me ! Actually have already used this idea with great success . . . and if the New Year stays as good Covid-wise here in the country might entertain a few in such an easy and fun manner to get back into swing ! Great idea to have some grilled chicken or other home-cooked meats ready in addition to shop-bought stuff ! Using the latter it is good fun to spoil oneself after a busy day . . .
HWC Magazine says
Thank you Eha! I am partial to the chicken and pesto option too. The boys are traditionalists with their sauce, cheese and pepperoni. Looking forward to the time we can share to a larger gathering than just our immediate family members. Stay well and enjoy your weekend.
Psychic Nest says
Hi Bobbi,
This is such a delicious Mediterranean inspired pizza! I love mushrooms so I will add them to the recipe. I love all the ingredients you added. I will try to make it tomorrow for dinner. Thank you!
Zaria
smitha says
Delicious and inviting Pizza. I would love to make one myself
mjskitchen says
Well there are two things that will stop me from ever buying pizza in Hong Kong - price and tentacles. 🙂 I love DIY pizza parties, but I've never used pita bread. What a great idea! Love all of your chosen ingredients, especially the pesto. Chicken and pesta pizza are a favorite! Great post Bobbi!
Healthy World Cuisine says
LOL MJ, seriously tentacles and corn on pizza? Really? My boys almost fainted when they saw this and I almost fainted after he told me the price. Wishing you a super week!
Amira says
OMG $120 for just 4 pizzas!! This is crazy. DIY? for sure, you are a clever frugal girl. There is nothing easier and healthier than pita bread pizza. Loved all the combinations. Will share this on FB first thing in the morning 😉
Gourmet Getaways says
I love making homemade pizza's with the kids. The best thing is they tend to eat all the toppings like pineapple and capsicum as they are making them so they are really filling up on things I want them to eat 🙂
Your pizza look beautiful!
relaxingcooking says
Wow, so expensive in Hong Kong. Your mini pizzas looks delicious
Healthy World Cuisine says
Thank you and yes everything is so expensive here in Asia, well that is if you want to Western food and anything that is not local.
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
I love homemade pizzas and if I had a choice I'd have an outside oven with an employee to make the fire. LOL Since that's not going to happen, I'm going to try your pita pizzas. They all look delicious. No tentacles. $30 a pizza? wow!
Abbe @ This is How I Cook says
These are gorgeous little pizzas. We used to have pizza night also when the kids were young. Those were the days! Do you ever miss living in the States? Just curious-since I have you know who so far away!
Kathleen | HapaNomNom says
Omg! You should open a pizza shop in HK - talk about a hot commodity! Bobbi, these diy pizza looks absolutely wonderful and the more gatherings I host, the more I'm all about letting people pick their own ingredients, that way everyone is happy 🙂