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BBQ Chicken Pizza Recipe

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  • Author: Bara
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Yield: 1 (12-inch) pizza, serves 8
  • Category: Pizza
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This BBQ chicken pizza features a spicy barbecue sauce base, topped with tender cubed chicken breast, tangy pepperoncini peppers, crisp red onion, and fresh cilantro, all generously layered under a blanket of melted Colby-Jack cheese. Baked until bubbly and golden, this pizza is a flavorful, homemade version inspired by a popular California pizza place—a guaranteed family favorite.

Ingredients

Pizza Base

  • 1 (12 inch) pre-baked pizza crust

Sauces & Cheese

  • 1 cup spicy barbecue sauce
  • 2 cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese

Toppings

  • 2 skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and cubed
  • 1 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
  • 1 cup chopped red onion
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) so it's ready when assembling your pizza.
  2. Prepare the Pizza Crust: Place the pre-baked 12-inch pizza crust on a baking sheet to provide a stable base for your toppings and to facilitate easy transfer to the oven.
  3. Spread Barbecue Sauce: Evenly spread the 1 cup of spicy barbecue sauce across the pizza crust, ensuring a flavorful base layer that will infuse the pizza with its signature taste.
  4. Add Toppings: Distribute the cooked and cubed chicken breast evenly over the sauced crust, followed by the sliced pepperoncini peppers, chopped red onion, and fresh cilantro to add layers of flavor and texture.
  5. Apply Cheese: Generously cover the entire pizza with 2 cups of shredded Colby-Jack cheese, which will melt beautifully to create a creamy, bubbly topping.
  6. Bake the Pizza: Place the assembled pizza in the preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly, and the toppings are heated through.
  7. Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven carefully, let it cool slightly, then slice and serve your delicious BBQ chicken pizza hot for the best taste experience.

Notes

  • You can substitute the pepperoncini peppers with jalapeños if you prefer more heat.
  • Using a pre-baked crust saves time and ensures a crisp base.
  • If you don't have Colby-Jack cheese, a mozzarella and cheddar blend works as a great alternative.
  • For juicier chicken, consider marinating the chicken breasts in some barbecue sauce before cooking.
  • Leftover pizza can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best texture.

Find it online: https://yumbara.com/bbq-chicken-pizza-recipe/