Name: BBQ Chicken French Bread Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Cuisine: American comfort
Ingredients: French bread loaf (4-6 inch); 1.5 cups shredded cooked chicken 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (plus 1/2 cup for marinating; 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella 1/4 cup sliced red onion Cilantro, to taste

BBQ Chicken French Bread Pizza

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A smoky-sweet fusion of crispy French bread, tender BBQ chicken, and melted mozzarella. Sticky sauce caramelizes with the bread, while onions add sweetness and cilantro brightens the flavors. Perfect for a handheld comfort meal.

Author: Samantha Jones
Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 12
Total Time: 27
Yield: 4–6 pieces
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American comfort

Ingredients

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French bread loaf (4-6 inch)
1.5 cups shredded cooked chicken
1/2 cup BBQ sauce (plus 1/2 cup for marinating)
1.5 cups shredded mozzarella
1/4 cup sliced red onion
Cilantro, to taste

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) with a pizza stone for 10 minutes
Split French bread lengthwise using a chef’s knife at a 10° angle
Brush base with 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
Sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella over the base
Layer remaining mozzarella on top
Evenly distribute red onion slices
Drizzle 0.5 cups remaining BBQ sauce over the chicken
Sprinkle shredded chicken over the cheese
Top with minced cilantro
Return to oven for 7-12 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and edges are golden

Notes

Use a pizza stone for authentic oven-like results
For halal adaptation, ensure chicken is certified halal
Adjust cheese quantity based on stretchiness preference
To replicate 175°F peak umami, verify oven calibration
Store leftovers in an airtight container for 2-3 days

Find it online: https://kindeat.com/bbq-chicken-french-bread-pizza/