Pizza night but let's do it at home (save money!) and make it high protein! This BBQ Chicken Pizza with a Greek yogurt crust is so simple to make, easy to customize, and delicious that you'll wonder why you haven't been making your own pizza at home this whole time.
I love the sweet and tangy taste of BBQ, so I'm always down for BBQ-flavored things like this pizza, but you can easily swap the BBQ sauce for whatever you'd like. I use this base recipe to make all kinds of pizzas – Buffalo chicken, ground turkey and pesto, chicken sausage with marinara…the possibilities are endless!
3 Reasons Why You'll Love This Recipe
- You'll save a ton of money. Is it just me or have the prices of getting pizza on Friday nights skyrocketed? I love pizza, but I don't love that it's costing me an arm and a leg to get some, which is why I've transitioned to making pizza at home. And if you're thinking “but the point of ordering pizza is so I don't have to cook!” I get that, too, but this pizza takes about the same amount of time and effort as placing your online order and going to pick it up (or wait for the delivery driver).
- It's got 32g of protein per serving. Compare a serving of this pizza to a serving of pizza shop pizza and our protein content will blow it out of the water. If you're serious about hitting your protein goal, this is the pizza you need in your life.
- You can customize it as you wish. While this specific recipe is for BBQ chicken, you totally switch things up if you want. Feel free to take the Greek yogurt crust recipe and add your favorite pizza toppings!
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“FHM BBQ Chicken Pizza”
BBQ Chicken Pizza with Greek Yogurt Crust
Why waste your time and money on sub-par take out pizza when you can make a delicious, filling, and protein-packed pizza at home? Our Macro-Friendly BBQ Chicken Pizza has a simple Greek yogurt crust that not only adds to he 32g of protein per serving, but provides a solid base for all your favorite pizza toppings.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 Rolling Pin
- 1 Large baking sheet or pizza stone
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 Measuring cups
Ingredients
For the dough:
- 1 cup Plain Greek yogurt (non-fat or low-fat)
- 1 cup Self-rising flour Or, regular flour + 1 1/2 tsp baking powder + 1/4 tsp salt
Toppings:
- 1/2 cup Sugar-free BBQ sauce (I used G. Hughes)
- 1 cup Shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup Cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
- 1/4 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Bell peppers, thinly sliced
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, optional for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt and self-rising flour. Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
- Roll the dough into a circle (about 12 inches in diameter) on a sheet of parchment paper. Transfer parchment paper with dough onto a baking sheet or pizza stone.
- Spread BBQ sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a ½-inch border. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Distribute the shredded or diced chicken, red onion, and bell peppers evenly over the pizza.
- Place the pizza in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is golden.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle with fresh cilantro, slice, and serve hot.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 378kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 32gFat: 8g
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