Vegetarian Barbecue Chicken Pizza
Indulge in the bold, smoky flavors of our Vegetarian Barbecue Chicken Pizza, a creative spin on the classic favorite that will delight your taste buds. Featuring a crispy, golden crust and smothered in tangy barbecue sauce, this pizza layers plant-based chicken strips with vibrant red onion and red bell pepper for a satisfying, meat-free topping. Two kinds of cheese—melty mozzarella and richly smoky gouda—ensure every bite is irresistible, while a sprinkle of fresh cilantro adds a burst of herbal brightness. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual get-togethers, this recipe offers a quick prep time of just 20 minutes and bakes to perfection in under 15 minutes. Ideal for vegetarians and pizza lovers alike, it’s a crowd-pleaser you’ll want to make again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pre-made or homemade ball Pizza dough
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Barbecue sauce
- 1 cup Plant-based chicken strips
- 0.5 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup Smoked gouda cheese, shredded
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Cornmeal
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat up.
Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
Dust a pizza peel or another baking sheet with cornmeal to prevent sticking.
Transfer the rolled-out dough onto the cornmeal-dusted surface.
Brush the olive oil over the surface of the pizza dough to prevent it from becoming soggy.
Spread the barbecue sauce evenly over the oiled dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
Evenly distribute the plant-based chicken strips over the barbecue sauce base.
Scatter the red onion and red bell pepper slices over the pizza.
Sprinkle the mozzarella and smoked gouda cheeses evenly over the vegetables and chicken.
Carefully slide the prepared pizza onto the hot pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven.
Bake the pizza for 12-15 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
Once finished, carefully remove the pizza from the oven using the pizza peel or baking sheet.
Garnish the pizza with freshly chopped cilantro.
Let the pizza cool for a minute or two before slicing and serving to enjoy with family and friends.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2067 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.7 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.6 g | 168% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 5860 mg | 255% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 225.0 g | 82% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.1 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 97.6 g | ||
| Protein | 107.7 g | 215% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 1472 mg | 113% | |
| Iron | 13.7 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 2071 mg | 44% | |
*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.
