Looking for an exciting new way to use chicken mince? This 8-minute Lebanese pizza is the perfect solution! Inspired by traditional Lahmacun and Lebanese Manakish, this recipe delivers crispy, spiced flatbread topped with flavorful meat and fresh toppings—ready in minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or quick snack cravings!

What Makes This Recipe Special?

  • Quick & Easy: Ready in just 8 minutes!
  • Customizable: Use any ground meat (chicken, beef, lamb) or add veggies.
  • Flavor-Packed: Thanks to Baharat (Lebanese 7 Spice) and fresh toppings.
  • Versatile Base: Works with Lebanese bread, tortillas, or any flatbread you have on hand.

Let’s dive in and see how you can whip this up in no time!

Ingredients for 8-Minute Lebanese Pizza

For the Spiced Meat Topping

  • Ground meat: 4 oz (chicken, lamb, beef, or turkey).
  • Tomato paste: 2 tsp (or ketchup in a pinch!).
  • Baharat spice mix: 1 tsp (or any Middle Eastern spice blend).
  • Garlic: 1 clove, minced.
  • Paprika: ½ tsp (smoked or sweet).
  • Salt: ¼ tsp.
  • Optional: Chopped parsley or cilantro for freshness.

For the Base

  • Lebanese bread: 12” pita-style flatbread (or tortillas, thin Greek pita).

Topping Options (Highly Recommended!)

  • Feta cheese: 2 tbsp crumbled (or goat cheese, labneh, or sour cream).
  • Extra virgin olive oil: For drizzling.
  • Optional extras: Pine nuts, chili flakes, lemon juice, or fresh herbs.

How to Make 8-Minute Lebanese Pizza

1. Prep the Meat Topping

In a bowl, mix ground meat, tomato paste, Baharat, garlic, paprika, and salt. Stir well to combine.

2. Prepare the Flatbread

Trim your flatbread to fit your pan (if needed). Spread the spiced meat mixture thinly across one side of the bread—think peanut butter consistency!

3. Pan-Fry the Pizza

  • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick pan over high heat.
  • Place the flatbread meat-side down. Fry for 90 seconds, pressing lightly to get golden patches.
  • Flip the bread and cook the other side for another 90 seconds until crispy.

4. Add Toppings

Transfer the pizza to a cutting board. Sprinkle with feta cheese, drizzle with olive oil, and add your favorite toppings like chili flakes, pine nuts, or fresh herbs.

5. Slice & Serve

Cut into wedges like a pizza and serve hot!

Tips for Success

  • Flatbread Options: Lebanese bread is ideal, but tortillas or thin pita work great too.
  • Double the Recipe: Easily scalable for larger portions—just prep a bigger batch of meat topping!
  • Reheating: Re-crisp in a hot pan with a touch of oil instead of microwaving.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Perfect for Busy Days: Ready in 8 minutes from start to finish.
  • Budget-Friendly: Uses pantry staples and simple ingredients.
  • Kid-Approved: Add some cheese or mild toppings, and the little ones will love it too!

FAQ

What is Baharat?

Baharat, or Lebanese 7 Spice, is a warm, cinnamon-forward spice mix often used in Middle Eastern cuisine. If you can’t find it, substitute with any Middle Eastern spice blend, harissa paste, or make your own with cinnamon, cumin, coriander, and allspice.

Can I Use Other Meats?

Absolutely! Lamb is the traditional choice for this recipe, but beef, turkey, or even plant-based ground meat will work beautifully.

How Do I Store Leftovers?

Cooked pizzas can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, pan-fry them to restore crispiness and add a fresh drizzle of olive oil.

Final Thoughts

This 8-minute Lebanese pizza is more than just a quick dinner idea—it’s a game-changer for weeknight meals. Versatile, packed with flavor, and ridiculously easy to make, it’s a recipe you’ll come back to again and again. So, grab some flatbread and get cooking—you’ll have dinner (or a midnight snack!) on the table before you know it.

Let me know how it turns out in the comments below! Happy cooking! 😊

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