Spicy Honey Chicken Slim Crust Pizza with Fresh Basil

About this meal

A light yet protein-rich Italian-inspired pizza featuring a thin whole wheat crust, spicy seasoned chicken, sweet bell peppers, fresh basil, and a mouthwatering drizzle of chili-infused honey. The combination of savory, spicy, and sweet flavors satisfies your preferred taste profile and supports your weight gain goals in a balanced, nutritious way.

Ingredients

• Whole wheat flour — 1 1/2 cups
• Active dry yeast — 1 teaspoon
• Warm water — 1/2 cup
• Olive oil — 2 tablespoons
• Sea salt — 1/2 teaspoon
• Organic chicken breast — 150g, diced
• Fresh garlic — 2 cloves, minced
• Smoked paprika — 1 teaspoon
• Red chili flakes — 1/2 teaspoon
• Fresh red bell pepper — 1 small, sliced
• Red onion — 1/4 small, sliced
• Crumbled goat cheese — 40g
• Mozzarella (plant-based or classic; see note) — 40g
• Chili-infused honey — 1 tablespoon
• Fresh basil leaves — Handful
• Black pepper — To taste

Steps

1. Dissolve active dry yeast in warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour, sea salt, olive oil, and yeast mixture; knead until smooth.
3. Cover and let dough rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
4. Season diced chicken breast with smoked paprika, red chili flakes, minced garlic, and black pepper. Sauté in a skillet with a splash of olive oil until just cooked. Set aside.
5. Preheat oven to 230°C (450°F). Roll out dough into a very thin crust and place on a baking sheet.
6. Arrange sautéed chicken, bell pepper, red onion, goat cheese, and mozzarella evenly over the crust.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
8. Remove from oven and drizzle chili-infused honey over the top. Garnish generously with fresh basil before serving.