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Barbecue Chicken Pizza Recipe

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This Barbeque Chicken Pizza recipe features a crispy homemade pizza crust topped with flavorful shredded rotisserie chicken tossed in tangy barbecue sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced red onions, and fresh cilantro. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal, this pizza combines smoky and savory flavors with a hint of sweetness for a crowd-pleasing dish.

Ingredients

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Pizza Base

  • Dough for one large pizza

Toppings

  • 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, shredded rotisserie or about 2 chicken breasts
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/4 large red onion, very thinly sliced
  • Fresh cilantro, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prebake crust: Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F (232 degrees C). Place your prepared pizza dough on a baking sheet or pizza stone and prebake it for 6 minutes to set the crust.
  2. Apply initial toppings: Spread a thin, even layer of barbecue sauce over the pre-baked pizza crust. Then add a thin layer of shredded mozzarella cheese followed by the thinly sliced red onion.
  3. Prepare chicken topping: In a bowl, combine the shredded rotisserie chicken with a few tablespoons of barbecue sauce and toss well to coat all the pieces evenly.
  4. Add chicken and finish layering: Spread the sauced chicken evenly over the pizza, then sprinkle another thin layer of mozzarella cheese on top. Finish by adding chopped fresh cilantro according to your taste preference.
  5. Bake the pizza: Place the pizza back in the oven and bake at 450 degrees F for 10–15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove carefully, let cool slightly, then slice and serve.

Notes

  • You can prepare the pizza up to one day ahead by rolling out and prebaking the dough, then layering the toppings. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to bake.
  • Use rotisserie chicken for convenience, or cook and shred chicken breasts as preferred.
  • Adjust barbecue sauce amount to your taste for more or less sauciness.
  • For added texture, consider adding sliced bell peppers or jalapeños before baking.

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