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Easy Homemade BBQ Chicken Pizza
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Easy Homemade BBQ Chicken Pizza
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Easy Homemade BBQ Chicken Pizza

A quick and incredibly satisfying homemade BBQ Chicken Pizza, perfect for a weeknight dinner. This recipe features a store-bought pizza crust generously topped with tangy BBQ sauce, tender shredded chicken, thinly sliced red onion, and melted mozzarella cheese, finished with fresh cilantro for a burst of flavor. It's so good, you'll want to make it again the next day!
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Assembling the Pizza
Assembling the Pizza

Recipe Information

5m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
20m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
500
Calories
35g
Protein
45g
Carbs
25g
Fat
Pizza Baking in the Oven
Pizza Baking in the Oven

Ingredients

  • Pizza Crust
    (Store-bought or homemade)

    1 package
  • BBQ Sauce
    (Or more, to taste)

    1 cup
  • Cooked Chicken
    (Shredded or diced)

    1 cup
  • Red Onion
    (Thinly sliced)

    1 cup
  • Mozzarella Cheese
    (Shredded)

    1.5 cups
  • Fresh Cilantro
    (Chopped, for garnish)

    2 tablespoons
Servings: 4
💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Freshly Baked Pizza with Cilantro
Freshly Baked Pizza with Cilantro

Instructions

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  • 1

    Preheat your oven according to the pizza crust package directions, typically around 400°F (200°C). Place the pizza crust on a baking sheet or pizza stone.
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    Preheat your oven according to the pizza crust package directions, typically around 400°F (200°C). Place the pizza crust on a baking sheet or pizza stone.
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    Ensure your oven is fully preheated for an evenly cooked and crispy crust.
  • 2

    Evenly spread the BBQ sauce over the entire pizza crust, leaving a small border for the crust.
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    Evenly spread the BBQ sauce over the entire pizza crust, leaving a small border for the crust.
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  • 3

    Distribute the shredded cooked chicken over the BBQ sauce layer.
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    Distribute the shredded cooked chicken over the BBQ sauce layer.
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  • 4

    Scatter the thinly sliced red onion over the chicken.
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    Scatter the thinly sliced red onion over the chicken.
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  • 5

    Generously cover the pizza with shredded mozzarella cheese.
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    Generously cover the pizza with shredded mozzarella cheese.
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  • 6

    Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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    Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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    Cooking times can vary; keep an eye on the pizza to prevent overcooking, especially the crust.
  • 7

    Once baked, carefully remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle generously with fresh chopped cilantro.
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    Once baked, carefully remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle generously with fresh chopped cilantro.
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    Adding fresh herbs after baking preserves their vibrant color and flavor.
  • 8

    Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing into desired portions and serving hot.
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    Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing into desired portions and serving hot.
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    Allowing the pizza to rest briefly helps the cheese set, making it easier to slice and preventing toppings from sliding off.
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