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BBQ Chicken Pizza

A savory BBQ Chicken Pizza combining smoky sweetness with tender chicken and gooey cheese, perfect for pizza night.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pizza dough
  • 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
  2. Prepare your pizza dough by letting it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  3. Shape the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
  4. Transfer the rolled-out dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Add a drizzle of olive oil and brush it over the surface of the dough.
  6. Layer on the BBQ sauce evenly over the dough.
  7. Toss on the cooked chicken, spreading it evenly.
  8. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the chicken.
  9. Add the sliced red onions on top of the cheese.
  10. Bake the pizza for 12-15 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted.
  11. Garnish with fresh cilantro and optionally drizzle extra BBQ sauce on top.
  12. Slice and serve after letting it rest for a couple of minutes.

Notes

For extra crispiness, use a pizza stone in the oven. You can customize the toppings based on personal preferences.

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Keywords: BBQ Chicken Pizza, comfort food, pizza night, easy recipes, family dinner