Barbecue Chicken Pizza

This Barbecue Chicken Pizza is a delightful fusion of smoky flavors and cheesy goodness, perfect for a high-protein lunch. With tender chicken and zesty barbecue sauce on a crispy crust, it's a crowd-pleaser that's easy to make at home.

Ingredients

• Whole wheat pizza dough - 250 grams
• Cooked chicken breast, shredded - 200 grams
• Barbecue sauce - 100 grams
• Mozzarella cheese, shredded - 150 grams
• Red onion, thinly sliced - 50 grams
• Fresh cilantro, chopped - 15 grams
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. Roll out the whole wheat pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and shape.
3. Transfer the rolled dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone lined with parchment paper.
4. Brush the pizza dough with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
5. Spread the barbecue sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
6. Distribute the shredded chicken evenly over the sauce.
7. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the chicken.
8. Top with sliced red onion and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
10. Remove from the oven, let it cool for a couple of minutes, then slice and serve.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 8 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle repair and growth.
• Contains whole grains from the dough, promoting digestive health.

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