Pizza de Coração de Frango

Pizza de Coração de Frango is a delightful Brazilian dish featuring a heart-shaped crust made from whole wheat flour, topped with seasoned chicken heart, fresh vegetables, and mozzarella cheese. This healthy pizza offers a unique twist on traditional flavors while being nutritious and satisfying.

Ingredients

• Whole wheat flour - 150 grams
• Warm water - 100 ml
• Active dry yeast - 5 grams
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Chicken hearts - 200 grams, cleaned and trimmed
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Bell pepper - 1/2, diced
• Tomato - 1 medium, diced
• Mozzarella cheese - 100 grams, shredded
• Oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh basil - for garnish

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine warm water and yeast; let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
2. Add whole wheat flour, olive oil, and salt to the yeast mixture; knead until a smooth dough forms. Cover and let it rise for 30 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, in a skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent.
4. Add cleaned chicken hearts to the skillet, season with salt, black pepper, and oregano. Cook for about 10 minutes until browned and cooked through.
5. Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).
6. Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a heart shape and place it on a baking sheet.
7. Spread diced tomatoes over the dough, followed by the cooked chicken hearts, diced bell pepper, and shredded mozzarella cheese.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
9. Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh basil, slice, and serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 430
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which supports muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in fiber from whole wheat flour, aiding in digestion.

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