Best 3 Barbecue Chicken Pita Pizzas Recipes

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Indulge in a tantalizing fusion of flavors with Barbecue Chicken Pita Pizzas, a delectable culinary creation that seamlessly blends the smoky essence of barbecue with the crispy charm of pita bread. These individual-sized pizzas are not only visually appealing but also a symphony of taste and texture. The tender chicken, generously coated in a homemade barbecue sauce, takes center stage, while a medley of fresh toppings, including crisp red onions, juicy tomatoes, and vibrant cilantro, adds a refreshing touch. Each bite offers a delightful interplay of sweet, savory, and tangy notes, leaving you craving more. This recipe collection features three variations: the Classic Barbecue Chicken Pita Pizza, a timeless combination of flavors; the Spicy Barbecue Chicken Pita Pizza, for those who relish a touch of heat; and the BBQ Chicken Bacon Ranch Pita Pizza, a decadent treat that combines smoky barbecue with the richness of bacon and the creaminess of ranch dressing.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

BBQ CHICKEN PITA PIZZA RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: rotisserie chicken, BBQ sauce, whole wheat pita bread, shredded mozzarella cheese, red onion, fresh cilantro

Provided by Crystal Hatch

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup rotisserie chicken, shredded
⅛ cup BBQ sauce, + 2 tablespoons
1 whole wheat pita bread
1 handful shredded mozzarella cheese
1 handful red onion, sliced
fresh cilantro, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • In a small bowl, combine chicken and bbq sauce well. Set aside.
  • Place pita bread on a baking sheet lined with parchment and spread bbq sauce over it.
  • Add the chicken to the pita and sprinkle with mozzarella and red onion, to taste.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and chicken is heated through.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro, slice, and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1154 calories, Carbohydrate 158 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 67 grams, Sugar 100 grams

BBQ CHICKEN PIZZAS



BBQ Chicken Pizzas image

This is so much fun to do with company on a summer night. Each person can adjust the ingredients as they see fit. The dough is easy to work with and grilling it gives the crust deliciously different flavor.-Cara Langer, Overland Park, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 individual pizzas.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon salt
2-1/4 to 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
TOPPINGS:
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup barbecue sauce
2 cups shredded smoked Gouda cheese
1 cup shredded Asiago cheese
1/2 cup pickled pepper rings
Minced fresh basil leaves, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the whole wheat flour, oil, honey, salt and 1-1/2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down. On a lightly floured surface, divide dough into four portions. Roll each into a 10-in. circle; build up edges slightly. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute chicken and onion in 1 tablespoon oil until chicken is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in barbecue sauce; heat through. Remove from the heat and set aside., Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Brush both sides of dough with remaining oil. Grill dough, covered, over medium heat for 1-2 minutes or until the crust is lightly browned. Remove from the grill. , Layer the grilled side of each pizza with the chicken mixture, cheeses and pepper rings. Return pizzas to grill. , Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes or until crust is lightly browned and cheese is melted, rotating pizzas halfway through cooking to ensure an evenly browned crust. Sprinkle with basil if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 920 calories, Fat 44g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 136mg cholesterol, Sodium 1741mg sodium, Carbohydrate 80g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 50g protein.

BBQ CHICKEN PACKED PITA



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Provided by Adam Gertler

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 70

1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs (or a combination of breasts and thighs)
1/2 to 3/4 cup BBQ rub, recipe follows
Oil, for grilling
2/3 cup BBQ sauce, recipe follows or store-bought
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 (8-ounce) bag washed baby spinach leaves (or 1 cup frozen, drained and chopped)
Salt
2 tablespoons butter, softened
4 whole-wheat flat breads (such as naan or Mediterranean style pita)
6 ounces shredded Cheddar/jack cheese blend
1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs (or a combination of breasts and thighs)
1/2 to 3/4 cup BBQ rub, recipe follows
Oil, for grilling
2/3 cup BBQ sauce, recipe follows or store-bought
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 (8-ounce) bag washed baby spinach leaves (or 1 cup frozen, drained and chopped)
Salt
2 tablespoons butter, softened
4 whole-wheat flat breads (such as naan or Mediterranean style pita)
6 ounces shredded Cheddar/jack cheese blend
1 cup kosher salt
1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
1 cup smoked paprika
1/2 cup chili powder
1 tablespoon dried rosemary (crushed slightly with spice mill)
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1/2 cup granulated garlic
1 cup kosher salt
1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
1 cup smoked paprika
1/2 cup chili powder
1 tablespoon dried rosemary (crushed slightly with spice mill)
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1/2 cup granulated garlic
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup finely minced yellow onion
2 tablespoons finely minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 tablespoon dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground clove
1 tablespoon BBQ rub
1/4 cup Creole mustard
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons unsulfured molasses
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons liquid smoke, optional
2 cups tomato sauce
4 cups ketchup
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup finely minced yellow onion
2 tablespoons finely minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 tablespoon dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground clove
1 tablespoon BBQ rub
1/4 cup Creole mustard
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons unsulfured molasses
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons liquid smoke, optional
2 cups tomato sauce
4 cups ketchup

Steps:

  • Prepare a hot grill outside or preheat a grill pan to high heat and preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Toss raw chicken in a bowl with rub, a few pieces at a time until all chicken is well coated. Grill chicken on well oiled grill or grill pan for about 2 minutes on each side, until nice grill marks are formed. If chicken pieces are very thick, finish cooking for 5 to 10 minutes more in the preheated oven. Allow chicken to cool a few minutes and then pull apart into nice shreds. Toss chicken with BBQ sauce so that it is well coated but not overly wet. Keep warm in a warm saute pan until ready to use.
  • Heat olive oil in large saute pan over medium-high heat. Stir in garlic with wooden spoon. After 30 seconds add spinach and turn off heat. Toss spinach in hot oil, when wilted completely season with salt. Set aside.
  • Spread butter evenly over 1 side of each pita. In a large saute pan, grill each flatbread over medium-high heat, buttered side down (work in batches if necessary) top each flatbread with 1 1/2 ounces of cheese, 1/4 of the spinach, and 1/4 of the chicken. Fold each flatbread over and continue grilling until golden brown on each side. Cut in half crosswise, transfer to platter and serve.
  • Prepare a hot grill outside or preheat a grill pan to high heat and preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Toss raw chicken in a bowl with rub, a few pieces at a time until all chicken is well coated. Grill chicken on well oiled grill or grill pan for about 2 minutes on each side, until nice grill marks are formed. If chicken pieces are very thick, finish cooking for 5 to 10 minutes more in the preheated oven. Allow chicken to cool a few minutes and then pull apart into nice shreds. Toss chicken with BBQ sauce so that it is well coated but not overly wet. Keep warm in a warm saute pan until ready to use.
  • Heat olive oil in large saute pan over medium-high heat. Stir in garlic with wooden spoon. After 30 seconds add spinach and turn off heat. Toss spinach in hot oil, when wilted completely season with salt. Set aside.
  • Spread butter evenly over 1 side of each pita. In a large saute pan, grill each flatbread over medium-high heat, buttered side down (work in batches if necessary) top each flatbread with 1 1/2 ounces of cheese, 1/4 of the spinach, and 1/4 of the chicken. Fold each flatbread over and continue grilling until golden brown on each side. Cut in half crosswise, transfer to platter and serve.
  • Combine all ingredients, using a whisk, wooden spoon or hands. Use hands to break up lumps of brown sugar.
  • Combine all ingredients, using a whisk, wooden spoon or hands. Use hands to break up lumps of brown sugar.
  • Heat oil n a 1-gallon saucepan over medium heat, sweat onions until translucent, about 5 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and sweat 1 more minute. Add dry spices and BBQ rub; stir. Cook until spices become fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add remaining ingredients and simmer slowly for 20 minutes. Using an immersion blender, puree sauce until smooth.
  • Heat oil n a 1-gallon saucepan over medium heat, sweat onions until translucent, about 5 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and sweat 1 more minute. Add dry spices and BBQ rub; stir. Cook until spices become fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add remaining ingredients and simmer slowly for 20 minutes. Using an immersion blender, puree sauce until smooth.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
  • If you don't have any barbecue sauce, you can make your own by combining ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, and spices.
  • Be sure to cook the chicken until it is cooked through, but not dry.
  • If you are using a store-bought pita bread, you may need to toast it before assembling the pizzas.
  • You can top the pizzas with any of your favorite toppings, such as cheese, vegetables, or meat.
  • Be sure to serve the pizzas hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

These barbecue chicken pita pizzas are a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. They are also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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