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 BBQ Chicken Pizza:



BBQ Chicken Pizza Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

  • 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F)
  • 3 ½ to 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar

For the BBQ Sauce:

  • 1 cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)

For the Toppings:

  • 1 ½ cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions:

Making the Dough:

  1. Activate the Yeast:

    • In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.

  2. Mixing the Dough:

    • Add the olive oil, salt, and 2 cups of flour to the yeast mixture. Stir until combined.
    • Gradually add the remaining flour, ½ cup at a time, until a soft dough forms. The dough should be slightly sticky but manageable.

  3. Kneading the Dough:

    • Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
    • Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Preparing the Toppings:

  1. Cook the Chicken:

    • Season the chicken with salt and pepper, and cook it in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes per side. Let it cool, then shred or dice it.
    • Toss the cooked chicken with ½ cup of BBQ sauce, ensuring it's well coated.

  2. Prepare the Onion:

    • In the same skillet, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat and sauté the red onion slices until they are soft and slightly caramelized, about 5 minutes.

Assembling the Pizza:

  1. Preheat Oven:

    • Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating.

  2. Roll Out the Dough:

    • Punch down the risen dough and divide it into two equal portions.
    • Roll out each portion on a floured surface to your desired thickness.

  3. Add the Sauce and Cheese:

    • Spread a layer of the remaining BBQ sauce over the dough.
    • Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses.

  4. Add the Toppings:

    • Evenly distribute the BBQ chicken and caramelized red onions over the cheese.

  5. Bake the Pizza:

    • Transfer the pizza to the preheated oven (use a pizza peel if you have one).
    • Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

  6. Garnish and Serve:

    • Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro.
    • Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing.

Enjoy your delicious BBQ Chicken Pizza!


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