Banh Mi Pizza

Banh Mi Pizza is a delightful fusion of Vietnamese and Italian cuisines, featuring a crispy crust topped with savory marinated meats, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs. This healthy twist on pizza brings a burst of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds while keeping your meal light and nutritious.

Ingredients

• Whole wheat pizza dough - 200 grams
• Cooked chicken breast, shredded - 100 grams
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Honey - 1 teaspoon
• Sriracha sauce - 1 teaspoon
• Mozzarella cheese, shredded - 100 grams
• Cucumber, thinly sliced - 50 grams
• Carrot, julienned - 50 grams
• Fresh cilantro leaves - 20 grams
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with soy sauce, honey, and Sriracha sauce. Set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
3. Roll out the whole wheat pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
4. Transfer the rolled-out dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Spread the marinated chicken evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
6. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the chicken.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
8. While the pizza is baking, combine cucumber, carrot, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl to create a fresh topping.
9. Once the pizza is done, remove it from the oven and top it with the fresh vegetable mixture.
10. Slice and serve hot, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from chicken, promoting muscle repair and growth.
• Contains fresh vegetables that are rich in vitamins and minerals for overall health.

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