Spicy Chicken Pickled Jalapeno Pizza: 10 Bold Flavors
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Spicy Chicken and Pickled Jalapeno Pizza is a flavorful dish packed with taste.
- Author: Lisa
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 1 pizza crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pickled jalapeños, sliced
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Prepare the pizza crust by rolling it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Transfer the crust to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Stir the barbecue sauce into the seasoned chicken until evenly distributed.
- Spread the barbecue chicken mixture evenly over the pizza crust.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the chicken.
- Distribute the sliced pickled jalapeños over the cheese according to your spice preference.
- Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Sprinkle fresh cilantro on top before slicing, if desired.
- Cut the pizza into wedges and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust jalapeño quantity for more or less heat.
- Use your favorite barbecue sauce for different flavor profiles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg