Description
Sizzling BBQ chicken naan pizza brings Mediterranean flavors and American barbecue charm together on a crispy flatbread canvas. Spicy, tangy toppings and melted cheese create a mouthwatering meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.5 cups chicken (leftover, grilled, roasted or rotisserie)
- 4 slices bacon, cooked until slightly crispy, chopped
Base and Cheese:
- 4 slices naan
- 2 cups cheddar jack cheese, shredded
Seasonings and Garnishes:
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced vertically
- Sweet barbecue sauce
- Olive oil spray
- Cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400F (200C) and lightly coat two rimmed metal baking sheets with olive oil spray to prevent sticking.
- Arrange two naan breads on each prepared baking sheet, ensuring even spacing.
- Spread barbecue sauce across the naan surface, leaving a small border around the edges for a crisp crust.
- Layer shredded cheese as the first topping, creating a base for the remaining ingredients.
- Distribute cooked chicken pieces evenly over the cheese layer.
- Crumble bacon across the chicken, ensuring balanced coverage.
- Sprinkle an additional layer of cheese on top of the chicken and bacon.
- Drizzle extra barbecue sauce in a zigzag pattern over the assembled pizzas.
- Place the baking sheets in the middle rack of the preheated oven.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cheese melts completely and the naan edges turn golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and immediately garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.
- Slice and serve hot for maximum flavor and crispness.
Notes
- Always pre-warm baking sheets to ensure a crispy naan base that doesn’t become soggy when adding toppings.
- Use rotisserie chicken or leftover grilled chicken for quick preparation and added flavor depth.
- Choose thick, high-quality barbecue sauce to prevent watery pizza and maintain rich taste profile.
- Consider gluten-free naan or cauliflower crust for low-carb and celiac-friendly alternative without compromising deliciousness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg