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BBQ Chicken Pizza Recipe

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This BBQ Chicken Pizza recipe combines tender, BBQ sauced chicken with melty mozzarella, red onions, and fresh cilantro on a crispy homemade pizza crust baked to golden perfection. It’s an easy and flavorful meal perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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Pizza Base

  • 1 batch pizza dough
  • 1 tbsp olive oil, for brushing crust

Chicken Topping

  • 2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded or chopped
  • 1/4 cup BBQ sauce, divided

Cheese and Vegetables

  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare Dough: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness. Transfer the dough onto a greased pizza pan or baking sheet. Brush the edges of the dough crust with olive oil to promote browning and crispiness.
  2. Prepare Chicken: Take the cooked chicken breasts and shred or chop them into bite-sized pieces. Toss these pieces with 2 tablespoons of BBQ sauce until they are well coated, ensuring every piece has flavor.
  3. Add Base Sauce and Cheese: Spread the remaining BBQ sauce evenly over the rolled-out pizza dough, leaving about a 1-inch border around the edges for the crust. Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the BBQ sauce as the base layer of cheese.
  4. Add Toppings: Distribute the BBQ chicken pieces and the sliced red onions evenly over the mozzarella cheese layer. Then, sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top to cover the toppings.
  5. Bake Pizza: Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Once baked, remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle fresh chopped cilantro over the hot pizza for a fresh and vibrant finish. Slice and serve hot.

Notes

  • You can use store-bought pizza dough to simplify the preparation.
  • Adjust the amount of BBQ sauce to your taste preference for sweetness and tanginess.
  • For a spicy twist, add some sliced jalapeños or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes before baking.
  • Make sure the chicken is cooked thoroughly before assembling the pizza.
  • Let the pizza rest for a few minutes after baking so the cheese sets slightly for easier slicing.

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