Description
This Spicy Chicken and Pickled Jalapeno Pizza features a flavorful combination of shredded chicken, tangy barbecue sauce, melted mozzarella, and zesty pickled jalapeños atop a crispy pizza crust. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal that serves 2 to 4 people, it offers a delightful balance of spicy, savory, and fresh flavors.
Ingredients
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For the Pizza
- 1 prepared pizza dough or flatbread
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapeño slices
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it inside the oven now to preheat as well. This will help create a crispy crust.
- Prepare the Dough: Roll out your pizza dough on a floured surface to your preferred thickness. Transfer the rolled dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet or a pizza peel if using a stone.
- Apply Barbecue Sauce: Spread the barbecue sauce evenly over the surface of the dough, ensuring you leave about a 1/2-inch border around the edges to allow the crust to crisp nicely.
- Add Chicken and Cheese: Evenly distribute the cooked shredded chicken over the sauced dough. Then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the chicken.
- Top with Jalapeños and Onion: Scatter the pickled jalapeño slices and thinly sliced red onions over the cheese layer for added flavor and a spicy kick.
- Bake the Pizza: Place the pizza on the center rack of the oven and bake for 10 to 13 minutes, or directly on the preheated pizza stone for 7 to 10 minutes. Bake until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling and melted.
- Rest the Pizza: Remove the pizza from the oven and let it rest for 2 to 3 minutes to allow the flavors to settle and make slicing easier.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the pizza, then garnish with fresh chopped cilantro or parsley. Slice the pizza and serve warm.
Notes
- For an extra crispy crust, bake the pizza on a preheated pizza stone if available.
- You can substitute cooked shredded chicken with leftover rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Adjust the amount of pickled jalapeño slices according to your spice preference.
- Use fresh cilantro or parsley depending on availability or personal taste.
- This pizza can be customized with additional toppings like bell peppers or corn for extra texture and flavor.
