BBQ Chicken Pizza
A ready-made pizza base spread with barbecue sauce and topped with chicken, red onion, mozzarella and coriander, cooked for 12 minutes.
BBQ Chicken Pizza: Step by Step
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Heat the oven to 240°C / 465°F with a tray inside. Toss the chicken in 2 tbsp of the sauce.
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Spread the remaining sauce over the bases, leaving a border. Scatter with half the mozzarella, then the chicken and onion, then the remaining cheese.
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Cook for 12 minutes until bubbling and browned at the edge.
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Scatter with the coriander and rest for 2 minutes before cutting.
What Can Go Wrong
- Preheat the tray.
- Use a thin layer of sauce.
- If your oven runs hot, check at 9 minutes.
- Rest before cutting.
The Short Version
The base is barbecue sauce rather than tomato, which gives the pizza a sweet, smoky edge. With red onion and chicken it is a favourite from American pizzerias, and it is easy to make at home.
Use cooked chicken: leftovers, a shop rotisserie bird, or breast poached for 15 minutes. Toss it in a spoon of sauce so it is moist and flavoured before it goes on the pizza. Preheat the oven and tray, so the base starts crisping the moment it goes in.
Spread a thin layer of barbecue sauce over the base, leaving a border. A thick layer makes the middle soggy. Add half the cheese, then the chicken and onion, and finish with the remaining cheese.
Cook at 240°C for 12 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling and the edge has browned. If your oven runs hot, check at 9 minutes. Scatter with coriander and a drizzle of extra sauce, and let it rest for 2 minutes before cutting.
On the Table Alongside
Green salad · Coleslaw · Ranch dip · Cold lemonade
Keeping BBQ Chicken Pizza
Best eaten at once. Keeps in the fridge for 2 days; reheat in a hot oven.
Common Questions
How long does BBQ Chicken Pizza take to make?
About 35 minutes in total — 20 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 4.
What are the key tips for making BBQ Chicken Pizza?
Preheat the tray. Use a thin layer of sauce. If your oven runs hot, check at 9 minutes. Rest before cutting.
What should I serve with BBQ Chicken Pizza?
Green salad; Coleslaw; Ranch dip; Cold lemonade.
How should BBQ Chicken Pizza be stored?
Best eaten at once. Keeps in the fridge for 2 days; reheat in a hot oven.
Is BBQ Chicken Pizza suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is high-protein and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in BBQ Chicken Pizza?
About 786 kcal per serving, with 48 g protein, 90 g carbohydrate and 26 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
BBQ Chicken Pizza Nutrition
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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