Wood-Fired BBQ Chicken Pizza with cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, and ranch drizzle
(from castro15’s recipe box)
Categories: Pizza/flatbread
Ingredients
- 3 Cilantro Sprigs
- 1 Red Onion
- 2 Boneless Skinless Chicken
- Breasts
- 2 Italian Wood-Fired Pizza Crusts
- 3 oz. BBQ Sauce
- 2 1/2 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
- 2 oz. Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
- 1/2 oz. Baby Arugula
- 1 1/2 oz. Ranch Dressing
- 1 oz. Shredded Red Cabbage
Directions
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Stem cilantro. Peel and halve onion. Slice halves into thin strips (julienne). Rinse chicken breasts, pat dry, and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
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Place chicken on prepared baking sheet and bake 12-14 minutes, or until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees. Transfer to a cutting board, let rest 5 minutes, and cut into 1/2" thick strips. Rinse baking sheet or replace foil for use in later steps.
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While chicken cooks, heat 1 tsp. olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Add onions and cook 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until browned. Add 1 Tbsp. water at a time if pan becomes dry.
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Place pizza crusts on newly foiled or rinsed baking sheet. Slather crusts with BBQ sauce. Top with chicken pieces, sautéed onions, mozzarella, cheddar cheese, and a pinch of pepper. Bake 12 minutes, or until crust is crisp and cheese melts.
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Remove pizzas from oven and allow to cool 2 minutes. Top with baby arugula and a drizzle of ranch dressing, saving some for dipping, if you’d like. Top with cilantro leaves and shredded cabbage.
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Slice pizzas into halves or quarters, if desired. Dip in reserved ranch and enjoy!