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BBQ Chicken of the Woods Mushroom Pizza

I love mushrooms on my pizza, so how can I not make a pizza with mushrooms that double as a substitute for barbequed chicken chunks? This recipe can be customized to exclude certain ingredients and add more toppings of your choice.
For this bonus Chicken of the Woods recipe, I smoke the slices of mushroom in an oven at low temperature; any type of wood chips will work. This cooking method adds a deep Smokey flavor to the mushroom, which is irresistible.
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Course Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Homemade or store-bought Pizza dough
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 250 grams of Chicken of the Woods mushrooms (thinly sliced and smoked)
  • 1 red onion (chopped or rings)
  • 1 green bell pepper (cut into small squares)
  • 1 red tomato (sliced or diced)
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Crushed oregano or rosemary for garnish (optional)
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Smoke the sliced mushrooms in an oven at low heat for about 2 hours. Wrap them in aluminum foil, so that they nicely retain the smokey flavor and natural moisture.
  • Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on your pizza dough package or to 450°F (230°C) if using homemade dough.
  • Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and transfer it to a greased pizza pan or one lined with a baking sheet.
  • Brush the BBQ sauce evenly over the surface of the pizza base, leaving a thin border around the edges for the crust.
  • Distribute the smoked Chicken of the Woods mushrooms, red onion, tomatoes, and red bell pepper on top of the BBQ sauce.
  • Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the pizza toppings.
  • Season with herbs, salt, and pepper to taste. Drizzle a little olive oil over the top for added flavor.
  • Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese has melted to your liking.
  • Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
  • Slice up the pizza and serve it hot with chilled drinks.

Notes

Nutritional Value (per serving):
Carbohydrates: 30-40 grams | Protein: 15-20 grams | Fat: 12-18 grams | Fiber: 3-4 grams