RECIPE: High Protein Chicken Pizza

Most Paleo recipes will use almond or coconut flour to make a pizza crust, so I found this recipe (link below) interesting. It's a great source of lean protein and if you're so inclined, the addition of cheese would further increase the protein content. Depending on the size of chicken breast you use for this recipe, it would provide 3-6 ounces of lean protein in addition to the toppings (Italian sausage or Canadian bacon).

http://www.crossfitcenturion.com/nutrition/recipes/high_protein_chicken_pizza

Below I've copied the ingredients, but you'll have to check out their website to get the cooking instructions. :) As stated at the top of the article, these recipes have been published in Catalyst Athletics' digital magazine, the Performance Menu.

Time: 30 minutes

For the "crust":

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 Tbsp olive oil

Pizza sauce:

• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves crushed garlic
• 2 Tbsp finely chopped red onion
• 1 6 oz can tomato paste
• 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
• 1 tsp black pepper

Toppings for the Italian sausage and olive pizza:

• 3 oz Italian sausage
• chopped black olives
• chopped mushrooms
• chopped red onions
• 1 Tbsp tahini

Toppings for the Canadian bacon and pineapple pizza:

• 2 oz sliced Canadian bacon
• chopped pineapple