Barbecue Chicken Pita Pizzas
If you're looking for a unique take on pizza that's hearty, sweet, and always a treat, then look no further than this dish - Barbecue Chicken Pita Pizzas!
Like other pizza dishes of mine, such as Veggie Lovers Pizzas or Hawaiian Barbecue Pizzas, this dish uses a whole wheat pita as it's crust. Topping the crust is Barbecue Sauce, Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Chicken, Green Onions, Tomato, and Basil - a unique and delicious combo of flavors!
For the Chicken I would reccommend buying a Rotesserie Chicken and then shredding/dicing it. For the Barbecue sauce, it's best to go with one that is ligher, smoother, and sweeter. I like using either Head Country Original Barbecue Sauce or Great Value Honey Barbecue Sauce.
Pro Tip: Cook the pizzas on a pizza stone in your oven and they'll be nice & crispy - closer to restaurant quality
What are some alternatives you could use in making this dish?
If you're in need of alternative toppings for this, you could include any of the following
- Purple Onion
- Carmelized Onion
- Bacon
- Mushroom
Does this have to be served immediately after cooking? Or can this dish be kept & keep warm for a short while to serve after cooking?
This dish can do both! If you wrap each slice of pita pizza in aluminum foil and place into an insulated container, the pizzas can be kept warm for a few hours.
Can any of this be prepped ahead of time? (say, the night before a Saturday morning long run)?
You can dice the green onions & tomatoes, and shred the chicken the night before making the pizzas. Then the next day, all you will need to do is, pull everything out of the refrigerator, assemble the pizzas with all the toppings, cook, and enjoy!
Did you make this dish?
Let me know in the comments how it went!
- 2 Whole Wheat Pitas
- 8 tbsp Barbecue Sauce
- 1 Rotisserie Chicken
- 2 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup Green Onion (diced)
- 1 cup Roma Tomato (diced)
- 2 tbsp Basil
- Dicing Tool or Chefs Knife
- Serrated Knife
- Pizza Stone or Large Baking Sheet
- Using a serrated knife & chefs Knife, cut and shred the rotesserie chicken
- Using a Dicing Tool or a Chefs knife, dice cut the tomatoes and green onions
- Start by spreading 2 tablespoons of barbecue sauce on top of the pita
- Next, add 1 / 2 cup of shredded Sharp Cheddar cheese onto the pita
- Next, add shredded chicken, diced tomatoes & diced green onions
- Lastly, add another 1/2 cup of shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese to the top, and sprinkle wih Basil
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- Place assembled Pita Pizzas onto Pizza Stone or parchment paper lined baking sheet
- Cook pizzas for 12 minutes or until cheese melts
- Remove Pizzas from oven
- Let cook for 2 minutes, then slice and enjoy!!
