Low Sodium BBQ Chicken Pizza

Satisfy your pizza cravings without the sodium overload with this Low Sodium BBQ Chicken Pizza! This recipe starts with a nutritious whole wheat pizza dough and is topped with a tangy, low sodium homemade BBQ sauce that doesn't skimp on flavor. Tender shreds of cooked chicken, a perfectly gooey blend of Monterey Jack and mozzarella cheeses, and crisp red onion slices bring incredible texture and taste to every bite. Finished with a sprinkling of fresh cilantro for a burst of freshness, this pizza is baked to perfection in just 20 minutes. With its golden crust brushed with olive oil and a hint of cornmeal crunch, this healthy and heart-conscious twist on the classic BBQ chicken pizza is ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings. Serve it straight from the oven and watch it disappear!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Whole wheat pizza dough
• 1 cup Low sodium homemade BBQ sauce
• 1 cup Cooked chicken breast, shredded
• 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
• 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 0.5 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup Cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Cornmeal

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.

Step 2

Lightly dust a pizza peel or baking sheet with cornmeal to prevent sticking. This will also give the crust a nice texture.

Step 3

Roll out the whole wheat pizza dough into a 12-inch circle on a floured surface.

Step 4

Transfer the dough to the cornmeal-dusted pizza peel or baking sheet.

Step 5

Brush the dough with olive oil, focusing on the edges to create a golden crust when baked.

Step 6

Spread the low sodium homemade BBQ sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.

Step 7

Distribute the shredded chicken evenly over the BBQ sauce.

Step 8

Evenly sprinkle the Monterey Jack and mozzarella cheeses over the chicken and sauce.

Step 9

Add thinly sliced red onions on top of the cheese.

Step 10

Place the pizza in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.

Step 11

Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a couple of minutes.

Step 12

Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro before slicing and serving.

Step 13

Cut the pizza into 8 slices and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1121.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2540.5

Total Fat 97.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 41.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 390.8mg	0%
Sodium 3431.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 258.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 36.5g	0%
Total Sugars 12.3g
Protein 170.4g	0%

Vitamin D 26.8IU	0%
Calcium 1773.9mg	0%
Iron 14.7mg	0%
Potassium 1767.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.8%

Protein: 26.3%

Carbs: 39.9%