BBQ Chicken Pizza

Ingredients

• ½ tsp smoked paprika ($0.05)
• ¼ tsp garlic powder ($0.02)
• ⅛ tsp salt ($0.02)
• ⅛ tsp black pepper (freshly cracked, $0.02)
• 1 chicken breast (boneless, skinless (about ⅔ lb.) $2.20*)
• ½ Tbsp cooking oil ($0.04)
• ¼ cup BBQ sauce ($0.16**)
• 1 pizza dough ($0.62***)
• 4 oz. Monterey jack cheese (shredded, $0.98)
• ½ cup BBQ sauce ($0.32)
• 1 jalapeño (sliced, (optional) $0.33)
• ¼ cup red onion (sliced, $0.11)

Steps

1. 1

   In a small bowl, combine the smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Season both sides of the chicken breast with the spices.

2. 2

   Heat a skillet over medium. Add the cooking oil and swirl to coat the surface of the skillet. Add the seasoned chicken breast and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through (internal temperature of 165ºF). Transfer the chicken to a clean cutting board.

3. 3

   Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes, then chop into small pieces. Add ¼ cup BBQ sauce to the chopped chicken, and stir to coat the chicken in the sauce.

4. 4

   Preheat the oven to 450ºF. Place the prepared pizza dough or crust on a pizza pan, then spread about ½ cup BBQ sauce over the surface.

5. 5

   Add the cheese, BBQ chicken, sliced jalapeños, and sliced onion to the pizza.

6. 6

   Bake the pizza for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust and cheese are golden brown. Slice into 8 pieces and serve.