Gochujang Chicken Pizza

Gochujang Chicken Pizza is a vibrant fusion dish that combines savory Korean flavors with a classic Italian favorite. Topped with spicy gochujang-marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and melted cheese, this pizza is both satisfying and healthy.

Ingredients

• Whole wheat pizza dough - 200 grams
• Cooked chicken breast, shredded - 150 grams
• Gochujang - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Honey - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic, minced - 1 clove
• Mozzarella cheese, shredded - 100 grams
• Red bell pepper, sliced - 1/2
• Green onions, chopped - 2 stalks
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame seeds - 1 teaspoon
• Fresh cilantro, chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. In a bowl, mix gochujang, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
3. Add the shredded chicken to the marinade and let it sit for 10 minutes to soak up the flavors.
4. Roll out the whole wheat pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
5. Transfer the rolled-out dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. Spread a thin layer of olive oil over the pizza base.
7. Distribute the marinated chicken evenly over the pizza base.
8. Top the chicken with shredded mozzarella cheese, sliced red bell pepper, and chopped green onions.
9. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
10. Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

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

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