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BBQ Chicken Pizza

Irresistible BBQ Chicken Pizza Recipe for Family Pizza Night

This BBQ Chicken Pizza is a delightful family favorite, transforming simple ingredients into a cozy meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce Use your favorite store-bought or homemade BBQ sauce.
For the Pizza Base
  • 1 batch Pizza Dough Store-bought or homemade.
For the Toppings
  • 0.5 cup Mozzarella Cheese, shredded Can substitute with provolone or cheddar.
  • 2 pieces Chicken Thighs Can substitute with shredded rotisserie chicken or chicken breast.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Can be swapped for any cooking oil.
  • 0.25 cup Onion, thinly sliced Use red or white onions; shallots can be a great alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon Butter Can use olive oil for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can be substituted.
  • 1 tablespoon Cilantro For garnish; can substitute with parsley or omit.

Equipment

  • sauté pan
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then cook them in olive oil over medium heat for about 5 minutes on each side.
  3. Shred the cooked chicken and mix it with BBQ sauce.
  4. Caramelize the onions in the same pan with butter and red wine vinegar until soft and golden.
  5. Roll out the pizza dough to create a 12" round, then transfer it to a baking sheet.
  6. Spread mozzarella cheese over the dough, add BBQ chicken mixture, caramelized onions, and top with cilantro.
  7. Bake the pizza for about 13 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store leftover BBQ Chicken Pizza in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Wrap for freezing up to 2 months.

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