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April 29, 2025
Both tangy and sweet, these naan pizzas are the perfect way to use up leftover rotisserie chicken. The recipe is a Yummly original created by Sara Mellas.
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Quick and Easy Barbecue Chicken Naan Pizzas
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 425°F.
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Arrange the naan on the baking sheet. Drizzle an equal amount of olive oil over the surface of each piece and spread with the back of a spoon.
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Spread 1 1/2 tablespoons of barbecue sauce evenly on the center of each naan piece, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the sauce. Reserve remaining barbecue sauce for serving.
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Cut the onion into 1/8-inch-thick slices.
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Arrange an equal amount of onion slices, shredded chicken, and the shredded cheeses onto each naan piece.
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Bake the pizzas on lower-middle rack of oven until naan is crisp and the cheese is bubbly and golden, 13-15 minutes.
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Check to see that pizzas are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
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Halve the tomato, then remove and discard the seeds. Dice tomato into 1/4-inch pieces.
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Roughly chop the cilantro leaves.
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Top each pizza with equal amounts of tomato and cilantro, then drizzle with reserved barbecue sauce. Slice and serve. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Naan Crispy Edge Technique 🔥Brush the naan edges with olive oil before adding toppings to ensure a perfectly crispy, golden-brown crust that elevates the entire pizza experience.
- Chicken Distribution Pro Tip 🍗Shred rotisserie chicken into small, uniform pieces to ensure even flavor distribution and prevent large, dry chunks on your naan pizza.
- Sauce Layer Strategy 🥫Apply barbecue sauce in a thin, even layer directly on the naan to prevent sogginess and create a flavor-packed base for your toppings.
- Cheese Melting Hack 🧀Mix mozzarella and cheddar cheeses for optimal meltability and a complex, rich cheese flavor that complements the barbecue chicken.
- Fresh Cilantro Finishing Touch 🌿Chop cilantro just before sprinkling to maintain maximum freshness and add a bright, herbaceous contrast to the rich barbecue flavors.
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