BBQ Chicken Mozzarella Pizza (Print-Friendly Version)
Juicy chicken, BBQ sauce, onions, and gooey mozzarella unite on crisp golden crust for a delicious main course.
# What You’ll Need to Make This:
→ Dough and Sauce
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1 batch pizza dough, rolled to 30 cm diameter
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240 ml barbecue sauce
→ Toppings
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120 g mozzarella cheese, shredded
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2 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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0.25 teaspoon salt
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0.25 teaspoon black pepper
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30 g red or white onion, thinly sliced
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
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1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
# How to Prepare:
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Set oven temperature to 200°C. Prepare a baking tray or pizza pan with parchment paper.
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Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. In a sauté pan over medium heat, add olive oil, then cook the chicken for 5 minutes per side with the lid on until fully cooked.
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Transfer cooked chicken to a bowl. Shred using two forks and toss with approximately 30 ml barbecue sauce.
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In the same pan, add sliced onions, red wine vinegar, and butter. Cook over low heat for 5–10 minutes until onions are softened and caramelized.
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Roll out pizza dough to a 30 cm round or two 15 cm rounds. Place on prepared tray.
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Spread remaining barbecue sauce evenly over dough. Top with shredded mozzarella, BBQ chicken, and caramelized onions. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro, if using.
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Bake in preheated oven for about 13 minutes, or until crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbling.
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Remove pizza from oven, slice, and serve immediately.
# Extra Tips:
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Shredding chicken while still warm ensures easier handling and better absorption of barbecue sauce.