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BBQ Chicken Naan Pizzas

BBQ chicken naan pizzas with grilled flatbread that turns crispy while the cheese melts. Shredded BBQ chicken, mozzarella, red onion, and fresh cilantro are topped with a ranch drizzle for an easy dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American Fusion
Calories: 740
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Naan bread
  • 4 naan breads
Chicken & BBQ sauce
  • 1.5 cup cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
Cheese & toppings
  • 2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 0.5 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 ranch dressing for drizzling

Method
 

Mix the BBQ chicken
  1. Toss the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until evenly coated, using a few quick turns until it looks glossy and thickly sauced.
Grill and assemble naan pizzas
  1. Place the naan breads on the grill over medium heat and cook until the surface starts to dry, about 1-2 minutes, so you see light grill marks.
  2. Top each naan with BBQ chicken, then sprinkle mozzarella and scatter red onion so the toppings cover the bread in an even layer.
  3. Close the grill lid and cook for 5-8 minutes until the cheese melts and the bottom is crispy, indicated by bubbling cheese and browned edges.
Finish and serve
  1. Remove the grilled naan pizzas from the grill and let them cool slightly just until the cheese is set, about 1 minute.
  2. Top with fresh cilantro and drizzle with ranch dressing, finishing so you can see bright green cilantro and creamy streaks over the melted cheese.
  3. Slice and serve immediately while the cheese is still molten and the crust stays crisp.

Notes

For extra crisp grilled edges, preheat the grill fully before adding the naan. Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days; reheat on a skillet over medium heat to re-crisp the bottom. Freezing is not recommended because naan can soften after thawing. For a lighter option, use part-skim mozzarella and reduced-fat ranch without changing the grilling steps.