Grilled Bourbon-Chicken Pizza

Health score
6%
Grilled Bourbon-Chicken Pizza
55 min.
6
415kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your pizza night with a mouthwatering twist? Introducing Grilled Bourbon-Chicken Pizza, a delightful fusion of smoky flavors and savory goodness that will tantalize your taste buds. This recipe combines the rich, tangy essence of barbecue sauce with the warmth of bourbon and a hint of chipotle heat, creating a unique topping that’s sure to impress your family and friends.

Imagine biting into a perfectly baked pizza crust, topped with tender, grilled chicken pieces that have been marinated in a luscious bourbon-infused sauce. The addition of vibrant orange bell peppers and sweet red onions adds a fresh crunch, while crispy bacon crumbles bring an irresistible savory element to each slice. Topped off with a generous layer of reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, this pizza is not only delicious but also a healthier option for your lunch or dinner table.

Ready in just 55 minutes, this dish serves six, making it perfect for gatherings or a cozy family meal. With a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbs, you can indulge without the guilt. So fire up the grill, gather your ingredients, and get ready to impress with this Grilled Bourbon-Chicken Pizza that’s bursting with flavor and creativity!

Ingredients

  • cup barbecue sauce 
  • tablespoons bourbon 
  • teaspoon chipotles in adobo finely chopped (from 7-oz can)
  • clove garlic finely chopped
  •  chicken breast boneless skinless
  • 13.8 oz pizza dough refrigerated canned
  • oz mozzarella cheese shredded reduced-fat
  •  and orange peppers chopped
  • 0.5 medium onion red thinly sliced
  • slices bacon crumbled cooked

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • grill

Directions

  1. Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small saucepan, stir together barbecue sauce, bourbon, chipotle chile and garlic.
  2. Heat to boiling; remove from heat. Reserve 5 tablespoons sauce in small bowl; set aside.
  3. Place chicken on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 15 to 20 minutes, turning once and brushing frequently with remaining sauce, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F).
  4. Remove chicken to plate; cut into bite-size pieces. In medium bowl, mix chopped chicken with 2 tablespoons of the reserved barbecue sauce. Discard any remaining sauce used for brushing.
  5. Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 15x10-inch cookie sheet with cooking spray. Unroll dough on cookie sheet; starting at center, press out dough to edge of pan.
  6. Brush crust with remaining 3 tablespoons reserved barbecue sauce.
  7. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of the cheese; top with chicken, bell pepper, onion, bacon and remaining 1 3/4 cups cheese.
  8. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until edges are browned and cheese is melted.
  9. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts

Calories415kcal
Protein23.57%
Fat22.99%
Carbs53.44%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.33
Glycemic Load
0.49
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
12.493913106296%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.12mg
Isorhamnetin
0.46mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
1.92mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:415.49kcal
20.77%
Fat:10.32g
15.88%
Saturated Fat:4.9g
30.6%
Carbohydrates:54g
18%
Net Carbohydrates:51.93g
18.88%
Sugar:21.58g
23.97%
Cholesterol:50.94mg
16.98%
Sodium:1286.17mg
55.92%
Alcohol:1.67g
100%
Alcohol %:0.94%
100%
Protein:23.81g
47.62%
Vitamin C:26.96mg
32.68%
Calcium:317.9mg
31.79%
Phosphorus:282.77mg
28.28%
Selenium:19.6µg
28.01%
Vitamin B3:4.74mg
23.71%
Vitamin B6:0.43mg
21.68%
Vitamin A:922.13IU
18.44%
Iron:2.45mg
13.6%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.07%
Potassium:352.35mg
10.07%
Zinc:1.5mg
9.98%
Fiber:2.07g
8.29%
Vitamin B5:0.75mg
7.52%
Magnesium:28.93mg
7.23%
Vitamin B12:0.41µg
6.91%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.67%
Vitamin E:0.83mg
5.55%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.87%
Folate:16.74µg
4.19%
Copper:0.07mg
3.31%
Vitamin K:2.56µg
2.43%
Vitamin D:0.16µg
1.08%