BBQ Chicken Pizza
BBQ chicken pizza combines cooked, shredded chicken tossed in barbecue sauce with cheese and other toppings on a pizza crust for a mouth-watering meal.
Ingredients
Pizza Base
- 1 piece pre-made pizza crust Use your favorite type of pre-made crust.
Chicken Mixture
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded Rotisserie chicken works well.
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce Choose your preferred flavor.
Toppings
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Feel free to mix with other cheeses.
- 1/2 piece red onion, thinly sliced Can substitute with other onions if preferred.
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven according to the instructions on your pizza crust packaging, usually around 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, mix the cooked, shredded chicken with the barbecue sauce until it’s well-coated.
Assembling the Pizza
- Spread the barbecue chicken mixture over your pizza crust evenly, leaving a slight border for the crust.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella generously over the chicken and arrange the thin slices of red onion on top.
Baking
- Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
Garnishing
- Once out of the oven, sprinkle the chopped cilantro over the hot pizza. Slice, serve, and enjoy your homemade BBQ chicken pizza!
Notes
For the best BBQ chicken pizza, choose your BBQ sauce carefully, consider adding other vegetables like bell peppers, and experiment with cheeses.