Description
Sizzling BBQ chicken pizza combines zesty flavors with smoky grilled chicken and tangy sauce. Crispy crust and melted cheese create a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pre-made pizza crust
- 1 cup (240 ml) cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) BBQ sauce
Toppings:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh cilantro, chopped
Seasonings:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 220C (425F), ensuring a hot environment for crispy pizza crust.
- Thoroughly combine shredded chicken with BBQ sauce, massaging the sauce to evenly coat the meat and enhance flavor depth.
- Stretch pizza dough across a baking sheet, creating a smooth, even base for toppings.
- Drizzle a thin, uniform layer of BBQ sauce across the dough, leaving a small border around the edges for a classic pizza rim.
- Distribute BBQ-coated chicken generously across the sauce, ensuring balanced coverage.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the chicken, allowing it to melt and create a creamy texture.
- Scatter thinly sliced red onions across the pizza for a sharp, tangy contrast.
- Transfer pizza to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the crust turns golden brown and cheese becomes bubbly and slightly browned.
- Remove pizza from oven and immediately garnish with fresh, chopped cilantro for a bright, herbal finish.
- Allow pizza to cool for 2-3 minutes, then slice into wedges and serve hot for maximum flavor and texture enjoyment.
Notes
- Swap regular pizza dough with cauliflower or gluten-free crust for a healthier, low-carb alternative that doesn’t compromise on flavor.
- Keep chicken moist by marinating in BBQ sauce for 30 minutes before cooking, ensuring tender and deeply flavored meat.
- Use a blend of cheeses like cheddar and mozzarella for extra depth and complexity in the pizza’s taste profile.
- Control spice levels by selecting mild or spicy BBQ sauce, making the recipe adaptable to different heat preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg