Grilled Chicken Pizza Mexicana

Health score
10%
Grilled Chicken Pizza Mexicana
20 min.
4
574kcal

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Are you ready to spice up your pizza night? Introducing Grilled Chicken Pizza Mexicana, a delightful fusion of flavors that will transport your taste buds straight to the heart of Mexico! This vibrant dish combines the smoky goodness of grilled chicken with the zesty kick of jalapeños and the freshness of ripe roma tomatoes, all topped with a generous layer of taco-flavored cheese that melts to perfection.

In just 20 minutes, you can create a mouthwatering meal that serves four, making it ideal for a quick lunch or a satisfying dinner with family and friends. The crispy pizza crust, grilled to golden perfection, provides the perfect base for this delicious medley of ingredients. Whether you're hosting a casual get-together or simply craving something different, this pizza is sure to impress.

Not only is this dish bursting with flavor, but it also offers a balanced caloric profile, with a satisfying mix of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates. So fire up your grill and get ready to enjoy a culinary adventure that brings the vibrant tastes of Mexico right to your backyard. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • ounces cheese shredded taco-flavored
  • 16 ounces uncook pizza crust ready-to-serve (12 to 14 inches in diameter)
  • 1.5 cups roasted chicken cooked chopped
  •  roma tomatoes thinly sliced (plum)
  • small jalapeno seeded finely chopped

Equipment

  • grill
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat.
  2. Sprinkle cheese evenly over pizza crust. Top with remaining ingredients.
  3. Cover and grill pizza 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until crust is crisp and cheese is melted. (If crust browns too quickly, place a piece of aluminum foil between crust and grill.)

Nutrition Facts

Calories574kcal
Protein25.56%
Fat33.86%
Carbs40.58%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.25
Glycemic Load
0.69
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
12.666086891423%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.21mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.36mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:573.63kcal
28.68%
Fat:21.38g
32.89%
Saturated Fat:10.99g
68.71%
Carbohydrates:57.65g
19.22%
Net Carbohydrates:55.47g
20.17%
Sugar:3.26g
3.62%
Cholesterol:84.17mg
28.06%
Sodium:997.88mg
43.39%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:36.31g
72.63%
Calcium:399.23mg
39.92%
Selenium:22.57µg
32.24%
Phosphorus:309.86mg
30.99%
Vitamin B12:1.45µg
24.08%
Iron:4.06mg
22.56%
Vitamin B3:4.43mg
22.13%
Zinc:2.51mg
16.74%
Vitamin B2:0.25mg
14.47%
Vitamin A:700.77IU
14.02%
Vitamin B6:0.28mg
13.78%
Vitamin C:8.4mg
10.18%
Fiber:2.18g
8.73%
Potassium:245.47mg
7.01%
Magnesium:26.3mg
6.57%
Vitamin B5:0.63mg
6.29%
Vitamin K:4.4µg
4.19%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.16%
Manganese:0.06mg
3.23%
Folate:12.19µg
3.05%
Copper:0.06mg
2.8%
Vitamin E:0.4mg
2.67%
Vitamin D:0.23µg
1.51%