Lime Chicken Express Pizza Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 4 x Boneless Chicken Breast Halves, 1" Strips
- 1/2 c. Lime Juice
- 2 Tbsp. Brown Sugar
- 2 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil, Divided
- 2 tsp Chopped Garlic, Divided
- 1 Tbsp. Grated Fresh Ginger
- 1 pkt (6 Ounce) Pizza Dough Mix (Or possibly Make Your Own)
- 1 tsp Dry Basil
- 4 ounce (1 C.) Finely Grated Italian Cheese Blend
Directions
- Place chicken strips in 1-gallon reclosable plastic bag. Add in lime juice, brown sugar, 1 Tablespoons of the oil, and 1 t of the garlic. Seal bag and mix all ingredients together well. Marinate in refrigerator for 4 to 6 hrs. Drain off and throw away marinade. In large skillet, over medium-high heat, cook chicken till fully cooked and lightly browned; set aside. Prepare pizza dough according to package directions. Press dough proportionately into greased 12-inch pizza pan. Brush dough with remaining 1 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, spread with remaining 1 t of chopped garlic, and sprinkle with basil. Top with cooked chicken and cheese. Bake in 400 degree oven for 15 to 18 min.
- NOTES : Don't marinade chicken overnight - too acidic and will cook chicken's surface.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 128g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 282 | |
| Calories from Fat 130 | 46% |
| Total Fat 14.56g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 5.08g | 20% |
| Trans Fat 0.08g | |
| Cholesterol 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium 138mg | 6% |
| Potassium 231mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 16.88g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugars 3.85g | 3% |
| Protein 20.38g | 33% |
