Description
Discover how to use your pizza oven beyond pizza! From bread and roasted veggies to casseroles and grilled meats, these pizza oven recipes are versatile, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Example set for a versatile pizza oven meal – roasted garlic & herb chicken
- 1 whole chicken (about 4 lbs)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 lemon, halved
- 1 lb mixed vegetables (zucchini, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms)
Instructions
- Preheat Pizza Oven – Heat your pizza oven to about 400–450°F.
- Season Chicken – Rub the chicken with olive oil, garlic, herbs, salt, pepper, and lemon.
- Prepare Vegetables – Toss veggies in olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Roast in Pizza Oven – Place chicken in a cast iron pan, roast for 45–60 minutes until golden and juices run clear. Roast vegetables on a tray for 20–25 minutes until charred and tender.
- Serve – Plate chicken with roasted vegetables. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.
Notes
Use a pizza oven thermometer to maintain consistent heat.
Cast iron cookware works best for roasting and casseroles.
Try variations with different herbs or spices for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pizza Oven
- Cuisine: American / Rustic
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (about 8 oz chicken + 1 cup veggies)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg