BBQ Chicken Pizza I

Ingredients and Weight:

• Pizza dough: 2 lbs (907 grams)
• BBQ Chicken: 1 pound (454 grams) cooked and shredded
• Mozzarella cheese: 1 cup (120 grams) shredded
• Red onion: 1/2 cup (70 grams) thinly sliced
• Sliced ripe olives: 1/4 cup (38 grams)
• Pizza sauce: 1/2 cup (125 grams)
• Salt and pepper: to taste

Preparation Time:

• Preparation: 30 minutes
• Cooking: 15-20 minutes
• Total: 45-50 minutes

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Roll out the pizza dough onto a baking sheet or pizza stone.
3. Spread the pizza sauce evenly on the pizza dough.
4. Top the pizza with the shredded BBQ chicken, mozzarella cheese, red onion, and olives.
5. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
7. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: Approx. 450 per serving (based on 8 slices)
• Fat: 22 grams
• Carbohydrates: 48 grams
• Protein: 28 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Innovative fusion of American barbecue and Italian pizza.
• BBQ chicken adds a sweet and savory flavor to the pizza.
• Olives and red onions add a fresh, salty contrast to the rich pizza flavors.

User Comments:

1. "This is an amazing combination of flavors! The BBQ chicken is a great addition to pizza."
2. "I love how easy this recipe is to make, yet it tastes like a dish from a high-end restaurant."
3. "The olives and red onions really make this pizza stand out."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use a pre-cooked BBQ chicken to save time and ensure consistency in flavor.
• Preheat the oven and pizza stone thoroughly to ensure an even bake.
• Be careful not to overcook the pizza, as it can become dry and tough. Check often towards the end of baking time.