Asian Teriyaki Chicken Pizza Pockets

Asian Teriyaki chicken pizza pockets

Serve: 1

Ingredients:

120g lean chicken mince

Teriyaki Sauce:

• 2 tsp soy sauce
• ½  tsp sesame oil
• 2 tsp honey 
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• ½  tsp grated ginger
• 1 tbsp water
• Slurry: ½  tsp cornstarch + 1 tsp water 

Filling: 

• 2 tbsp tomato pasatta sauce
• ½ tomato, sliced
• 1 tbsp diced red onion
• 5-6 pepperoni slices
• Fresh basil leaves
• ½ cup reduced fat mozzarella cheese 
• 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese 

Method: 

To make the teriyaki sauce: combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil until thickened. Let it cool. 

Place chicken mince in a small bowl and add the teriyaki sauce. Mix to combine. 

Flatten the chicken mince mixture  into a thin circle on a tray lined with parchment paper.

Add tomato sauce, tomato slices, red onion, pepperoni slices, fresh basil &  mozzarella to one half of the circle and fold over the other half using the parchment paper.

Sprinkle parmesan on the chicken pocket. 

Air fry at 200C for 12-15 minutes. Enjoy!

Macros per serve

Calories: 390

Protein: 38g 

Carbohydrates: 16g

Fat: 21g

Fibre: 1g

Sugars: 9g

Health benefits

Lean chicken mince provides high-quality protein to support muscle maintenance, recovery and fullness. It also provides B vitamins, selenium and zinc.

Tomato and tomato sauce provide lycopene, vitamin C and antioxidants that support overall health.

Garlic and ginger contain beneficial plant compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Mozzarella and Parmesan provide calcium and additional protein, supporting bone health and muscle function.

Basil and onion add antioxidants and flavour while contributing small amounts of fibre and micronutrients.