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BBQ Chicken Pita Pizzas Recipe

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These BBQ Chicken Pita Pizzas are a quick and delicious twist on traditional pizza, featuring shredded rotisserie chicken mixed with tangy barbecue sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and crisp red onions all atop crispy flat pita breads. Perfect for a fast weeknight meal or party snack, they combine bold BBQ flavors with the convenience of pitas for easy serving.

Ingredients

Pizza Base

  • 4 flat pita breads

Toppings

  • 1 cup shredded chicken (preferably rotisserie chicken)
  • 10 tablespoons barbecue sauce, divided
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • Cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for melting cheese and crisping the pitas.
  2. Mix Chicken and BBQ Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the shredded chicken with 2 tablespoons of barbecue sauce. This coats the chicken in flavor and keeps it moist.
  3. Assemble Pita Pizzas: Spread 2 tablespoons of barbecue sauce evenly over each pita bread to create a tangy base. Then, evenly distribute the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, followed by the BBQ-coated chicken and thin slices of red onion.
  4. Bake: Arrange the assembled pitas on a large baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly, and the pita edges are lightly crisp.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Remove the pizzas from the oven, sprinkle fresh cilantro on top for a burst of herbaceous freshness, slice them into portions, and serve immediately while warm.

Notes

  • Using rotisserie chicken saves time and adds great flavor, but any cooked shredded chicken will work.
  • If you prefer a spicier BBQ flavor, mix in a little hot sauce with the barbecue sauce.
  • For an extra crispy crust, you can lightly toast the pita breads before assembling.
  • This recipe can be doubled easily for a larger group.
  • Feel free to add other toppings like sliced jalapeños, bell peppers, or mushrooms according to your taste.

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