BBQ Chicken Pizza I
BBQ Chicken Pizza I layers tender cubed chicken in a sweet-smoky barbecue sauce over a crisp pre-baked crust, with melted smoked Gouda and sharp red onions for contrast. The molasses and brown sugar deepen the sauce while fresh cilantro brightens each bite. Great for a weeknight dinner or a casual game-day spread.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in BBQ Chicken Pizza I, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 36 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 12
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- 2
In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the chicken, barbeque sauce, honey, molasses, brown sugar, and cilantro.
- 3
Bring the mixture to a boil.
- 4
Spread the chicken mixture evenly over the pizza crust, then top with the cheese and onions.
- 5
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Calories 494.91 kcal High 25%
- Protein 49.88 g Good Source 100%
- Carbohydrate 41.1 g 15%
- Total Fat 13.16 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 6.73 g High 34%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 202.04 mg High 67%
- Sodium 1560.14 mg High 68%
- Dietary Fiber 1.39 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 20.73 g --
- Added Sugars 0.95 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 224.82 mg Moderate 17%
- Iron 1.13 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 626.26 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 59.64 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 1.17 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
BBQ Chicken Pizza I is made with 9 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Diced Fully Cooked Chicken Breast, Fresh Cilantro, and Hickory Barbecue Sauce. Each serving provides about 494.91 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is BBQ Chicken Pizza I made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Diced Fully Cooked Chicken Breast, Fresh Cilantro, Hickory Barbecue Sauce, Honey. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make BBQ Chicken Pizza I?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 494.91 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is BBQ Chicken Pizza I easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is BBQ Chicken Pizza I healthy?
- BBQ Chicken Pizza I has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 494.91 calories and 49.88 g of protein, or 100% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1560.14 mg (68% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.73 g (34% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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