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BBQ Chicken Naan Pizzas

BBQ chicken naan pizzas with a crispy grilled flatbread base and melty mozzarella. Shredded BBQ chicken and fresh red onion get topped on naan, then grilled until the cheese melts and the bottom browns.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American Fusion
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Naan breads
  • 4 naan breads
BBQ chicken
  • 1.5 cup cooked chicken, shredded shredded
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
Cheese and toppings
  • 2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 0.5 red onion red onion, thinly sliced thinly sliced
  • 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped chopped
Drizzle
  • 0.1 ranch dressing for drizzling use as needed

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Make the BBQ chicken
  1. Toss the shredded cooked chicken with BBQ sauce until evenly coated, so every piece looks glossy with sauce.
  2. Set the BBQ chicken aside while you grill the naan so the toppings stay ready to assemble.
Grill the naan pizzas
  1. Place naan breads on the grill over medium heat and let them warm until you see light grill marks on the surface.
  2. Top each naan with BBQ chicken, mozzarella, and thinly sliced red onion so the cheese covers most of the toppings.
  3. Close the grill lid and cook for 5-8 minutes at medium heat until the cheese melts and the bottom looks crisp and lightly browned.
Finish and serve
  1. Remove the grilled naan pizzas from the grill and immediately top with fresh chopped cilantro so it stays bright and fragrant.
  2. Drizzle ranch dressing over the pizzas in a light zigzag, then slice and serve right away.

Notes

For best crisping, preheat the grill and cook the pizzas with the lid closed so the cheese melts quickly without drying the naan. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days; reheat on a hot grill or skillet for a few minutes to restore some crunch. Freezing is not recommended because naan can soften after thawing. For a lower-fat swap, use part-skim mozzarella or a reduced-fat ranch-style drizzle.