BBQ Chicken Pizza
A delightful twist on traditional pizza featuring tangy barbecue sauce, tender chicken, and creamy cheese atop a crispy crust, perfect for cozy nights or gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 piece chicken breast (boneless, skinless, about 2/3 lb.)
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper (freshly cracked)
- 1/2 Tbsp cooking oil For cooking the chicken
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce (for chicken)
For the Pizza
- 1 piece pizza dough Store-bought or homemade
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (for spreading on the pizza)
- 4 oz Monterey Jack cheese (shredded) Can substitute with other cheeses
- 1 piece jalapeño (sliced, optional) For added spiciness
- 1/4 cup red onion (sliced)
Instructions
Preparation
- In a small bowl, mix together the smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Generously season both sides of the chicken breast with the spice blend.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat, add cooking oil, and place the seasoned chicken in the skillet.
- Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side, until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove chicken from skillet, let it rest for 5 minutes, then chop into small pieces.
Assembly
- In a medium bowl, drizzle BBQ sauce over the chopped chicken and mix to coat.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F.
- Spread pizza dough on a pizza pan or baking sheet.
- Spread 1/2 cup BBQ sauce evenly over the dough.
- Sprinkle shredded Monterey Jack cheese over the sauce.
- Distribute BBQ chicken pieces evenly on top, add sliced jalapeños and red onions.
Cooking
- Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Once done, let it cool for a minute before slicing into 8 pieces.
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Notes
Consider garnishing with fresh cilantro or extra BBQ sauce before serving. Pair with a salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.