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BBQ Chicken Naan Pizzas

BBQ chicken naan pizzas are grilled flatbread pizzas with saucy shredded chicken, melty mozzarella, and crisp, golden bottoms. This easy dinner cooks fast on the grill so you get that naan-to-cheese melty finish.
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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: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Naan base and toppings
  • 4 naan breads
  • 1.5 cup cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 0.5 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped
  • Ranch dressing for drizzling

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Mix the BBQ chicken
  1. Toss the shredded chicken with the BBQ sauce until evenly coated. Set aside so the chicken soaks up the flavor while you heat the grill.
Grill the naan pizzas
  1. Place the naan breads on the grill over medium heat. Cook just until warmed and beginning to firm up.
  2. Top each naan with the BBQ chicken, mozzarella, and red onion. Keep toppings evenly distributed so each pizza melts uniformly.
  3. Close the grill lid and cook for 5-8 minutes until the cheese melts and the bottom is crispy. Look for bubbling cheese and browned naan edges as the visual cue.
Finish and serve
  1. Remove the naan pizzas from the grill. Let them rest for 1-2 minutes so the cheese sets slightly.
  2. Top the hot pizzas with fresh cilantro and drizzle with ranch dressing. Use the cilantro as a bright finishing cue and drizzle in thin lines for contrast.
  3. Slice and serve immediately. Serve while the cheese is still stretchy and the naan stays crisp.

Notes

For best crunch, preheat the grill to medium before placing the naan down, and don’t overload the toppings so the bottoms stay crispy. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days; reheat on a hot grill or in a skillet to re-crisp. Freezing isn’t recommended because naan texture can turn soft. For a lighter option, use reduced-fat mozzarella and a lighter ranch to cut calories without changing the cook method.