Description
A sweet and smoky pizza topped with barbecue sauce, tender shredded chicken, melted mozzarella cheese, and fresh red onion on a golden crispy crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat the oven to 425°F and place a baking sheet inside so it heats up.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix the cooked shredded chicken with 2 tablespoons of the barbecue sauce until evenly coated.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Carefully remove the hot baking sheet from the oven and lightly brush it with olive oil.
- Assemble the Dish: Stretch the pizza dough into a circle and place it on the baking sheet. Spread the remaining barbecue sauce over the dough. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly, then add the barbecue chicken and sliced red onion.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake the pizza for about 12 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Finishing Touches: Remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle chopped cilantro over the top.
- Serve and Enjoy: Let the pizza rest for a minute, slice it, and serve while the cheese is still warm and melty.
Notes
- For the best melting texture, use freshly shredded mozzarella cheese.
- A preheated baking sheet helps the crust cook evenly and stay crisp.
- Let the pizza cool slightly before slicing to keep the toppings in place.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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