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BBQ Chicken Pizza

Crispy BBQ Chicken Pizza You’ll Want to Make Tonight

This BBQ Chicken Pizza features a crispy crust topped with smoky chicken, tangy BBQ sauce, and gooey cheese for an indulgent comfort meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Dough Preparation Time 1 day
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 batch Pizza Dough Make it 24 hours in advance for smoother prep.
Toppings
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast Shredded; use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce Choose sweet or spicy according to preference.
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese Essential for gooey, melty texture.
  • 1 medium Red Onion Thinly sliced; caramelizes nicely.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Sprinkle on before serving for freshness.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For brushing the crust.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • pizza stone
  • pizza pan
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Allow 15-20 minutes for full heating.
  2. Roll out the pizza dough to about ¼-inch thickness and transfer to a greased pizza pan.
  3. Shred the cooked chicken and toss it with BBQ sauce until fully coated.
  4. Spread BBQ sauce over the dough, then layer half of the mozzarella followed by the chicken and onions.
  5. Top with remaining mozzarella and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Sprinkle cilantro on top before slicing and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven for best results.

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