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BBQ Chicken Pizza

BBQ Chicken Pizza: Homemade Delight with Custom Toppings

This BBQ Chicken Pizza is a delicious homemade comfort food with customizable toppings that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 batch Pizza Dough Essential for a sturdy base; can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for convenience.
Toppings
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast Using shredded rotisserie chicken makes this even easier!
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce The star of the show, adding a smoky sweetness.
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese Critical for that gooey, melty texture.
  • 1 medium Red Onion Adds sweetness when caramelized.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Optional, lends a vibrant note.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Perfect for brushing the crust.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Pizza Stone
  • Pizza pan
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Roll out your pizza dough into a circular shape, about 12 inches in diameter, and transfer it to a greased pizza pan.
  3. Brush the edges of the crust with olive oil.
  4. Shred or chop the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and mix it with BBQ sauce.
  5. Spread BBQ sauce over the pizza dough, sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese, add BBQ chicken and sliced red onions, and top with remaining cheese.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
  7. Remove the pizza from the oven, cool for a couple of minutes, and sprinkle fresh cilantro on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Serve with a crisp salad or your favorite drink for a perfect meal. For leftovers, wrap them securely to store in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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