BBQ Chicken Pizza
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 -8
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Calories
456 kcal
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Course
Main Course
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Description
The recipe uses prepared pizza dough spread over a cornmeal-dusted pizza stone or baking sheet to prevent sticking and add texture to the crust. Barbecue sauce replaces traditional tomato sauce, providing a sweet and tangy base layer. Layered toppings include shredded mozzarella cheese for melt and creaminess, cooked chicken pieces for protein, chopped purple onion offering mild sharpness, and fresh cilantro for herbal brightness.
Baking at 400°F for 10 to 15 minutes crisps the crust and melts the cheese thoroughly, with the sauce heating through and partly caramelizing. The result is a pizza with a chewy yet crisp base and a flavorful topping mix combining smoky and fresh elements. Allowing the pizza to cool for a minute or two before slicing improves handling and eating experience.
This pizza is suitable as a casual dinner option or an easy meal to share with family and friends. The ingredient choices keep it approachable, offering a customizable platform for added toppings if desired.
Ingredients
- 1 pizza dough brand Easy Peasey
- 2 tbsp cornmeal for pan
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce I used Honey Barbecue Sauce
- 1-2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 cup chicken cubed or shredded, cooked
- ¼ cup purple onion chopped
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
Instructions
- preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- spread corn meal on pizza stone or baking sheet (this prevents dough from sticking
- stretch or roll out dough to desired thickness and diameter
- place on pizza stone
- spread barbecue sauce over dough leaving an inch to inch and a half boarder for the crust
- spread mozzarella on pizza in desired amount
- spread chicken in an even layer over cheese
- do the same with the onion and cilantro
- place in oven and cook for 10-15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbly
- remove from oven and allow to cool for 1-2 minutes and then slice and serve!
- enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4-8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 456 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 456kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 1092mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 167mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 325IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 152mg | 15% |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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