BBQ Chicken Thin Crust

BBQ Chicken Thin Crust is a popular pizza variety featuring a crispy, thin dough base topped with barbecue sauce, grilled chicken, cheese, and often red onions or cilantro. It's a modern American creation, blending classic pizza with smoky, tangy barbecue flavors, commonly found in pizzerias and fast-casual chains across the United States.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is typically high in protein from the chicken and cheese, with moderate fat from the cheese and sauce, and carbs primarily from the thin crust. A standard slice (about 100-150g) can range from 250-350 calories, providing calcium, sodium, and some vitamins like B6 from the chicken.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	285 kcal
Protein	13 g
Carbs	28 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	680 mg
Potassium	180 mg
Calcium	120 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Vitamin A	45 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	3 mg
Vitamin B12	0.3 mcg
Phosphorus	150 mg
Selenium	12 mcg

Per 1 slice (140 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents a fusion of Italian pizza traditions with American barbecue culture, reflecting the country's love for bold, smoky flavors. Nutritionally, the thin crust can make it a lighter option compared to thicker pizzas, though the barbecue sauce often adds extra sugar and sodium.