BBQ Chicken Pizza

BBQ Chicken Pizza combines the smoky flavor of barbecue sauce with tender chicken and melted cheese, creating a mouthwatering dish that satisfies cravings while packing a protein punch. Perfect for a casual lunch, this pizza is both easy to make and deliciously filling.

Ingredients

• Whole wheat pizza dough - 200 grams
• Cooked chicken breast, shredded - 150 grams
• BBQ sauce - 100 ml
• Red onion, thinly sliced - 50 grams
• Mozzarella cheese, shredded - 150 grams
• Cheddar cheese, shredded - 50 grams
• Fresh cilantro, chopped - 10 grams
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1/4 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.
3. Transfer the rolled dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone lined with parchment paper.
4. In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until well coated.
5. Spread the BBQ chicken mixture evenly over the pizza dough.
6. Distribute the sliced red onion over the chicken.
7. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese evenly across the top.
8. Drizzle olive oil over the pizza and season with salt and black pepper.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
10. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before garnishing with fresh cilantro.
11. Slice and serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 36 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 850 mg
• Cholesterol: 75 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 9 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein to support muscle repair and growth.
• Whole wheat dough adds dietary fiber for better digestion.

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