chicken pizza recipe

chicken pizza recipe

Certainly! Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for making BBQ Chicken Pizza at home. This recipe assumes you have a pre-made pizza dough, but you can also make your own dough if you prefer.

Ingredients:

For the Pizza:

• 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 cup cooked and shredded chicken breast (you can use rotisserie chicken for convenience)
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• Olive oil for brushing

For the BBQ Sauce (if not using store-bought):

• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to the temperature recommended on the pizza dough package or recipe.
2. Prepare the BBQ Sauce (if not using store-bought):
   • In a small saucepan, combine all the BBQ sauce ingredients.
   • Simmer over medium heat for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
3. Prepare the Chicken:
   • In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with the barbecue sauce until the chicken is well coated.
4. Roll Out the Pizza Dough:
   • On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness.
5. Assemble the Pizza:
   • Place the rolled-out dough on a pizza stone or a baking sheet.
   • Brush the dough with a little olive oil.
   • Spread the BBQ chicken evenly over the dough.
   • Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
   • Scatter the red onion slices over the cheese.
6. Bake the Pizza:
   • Follow the baking instructions on your pizza dough package or recipe.
   • Generally, bake the pizza in the preheated oven until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Finish and Garnish:
   • Once out of the oven, sprinkle the chopped cilantro over the hot pizza.
   • Optionally, drizzle a little extra barbecue sauce on top.
8. Slice and Serve:
   • Allow the pizza to cool for a few minutes before slicing.
   • Serve slices hot and enjoy your homemade BBQ Chicken Pizza!

Feel free to customize the toppings or add extra ingredients like bell peppers, mushrooms, or jalapeños based on your preferences. This recipe is versatile, and you can get creative with your favorite flavors!

chicken pizza recipe