BBQ Chicken Naan Pizza
This BBQ chicken pizza on naan is quick, cheesy, and packed with flavor. Made with rotisserie chicken and BBQ sauce for an easy weeknight meal.
Equipment
- Sheet pan
Ingredients
- 2 naan bread
- 1½ cup rotisserie chicken chopped or shredded
- ½-¾ cup BBQ sauce homemade or store bought, see notes for a recipe
- 1-1½ cups shredded cheese mozzarella, cheddar, or a blend
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion or shallots
- 2-3 scallions
- sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Toss rotisserie chicken with BBQ sauce until fully coated.
- Lightly spread a thin layer of BBQ sauce over each naan.
- Sprinkle a small amount of cheese over the sauce.
- Add BBQ chicken evenly across the naan.
- Top with red onion or shallots and remaining cheese.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until cheese is melted and naan is crisp.
- Remove from oven and finish with sliced scallions.
- Slice and serve warm.
Notes
Nutrition (Per Serving – 1/2 Pizza)
- Calories: ~420
- Protein: ~28g
- Fat: ~18g
- Carbohydrates: ~36g
- Fiber: ~2g
- Sugar: ~10g
- Sodium: ~780mg
Homemade BBQ Sauce (Small Batch – Pizza Friendly)
Ingredients- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for extra sweetness)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (optional, for heat)
- Add all ingredients to a small saucepan.
- Whisk until smooth.
- Simmer over medium-low heat for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly before using.
- Makes about 1 1/4 cups BBQ sauce
- Enough for coating chicken and saucing 2 naan pizzas
For the best flavor, toss your rotisserie chicken with the warm BBQ sauce first, then use a little extra to spread directly onto the naan.