Pan-Fried BBQ Chicken Pizza with Red Onion and Cilantro

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-02 · Updated 2026-06-02

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A quick pan-fried pizza topped with smoky BBQ chicken, sharp red onions, and fresh cilantro for a flavorful twist. This American-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs pre-made pizza dough, cooked chicken breast, BBQ sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 American cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

200 g pre-made pizza dough
150 g, shredded cooked chicken breast
3 tbsp BBQ sauce
1/4 medium, thinly sliced red onion
100 g, shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Toss 150 g shredded cooked chicken breast with 3 tbsp BBQ sauce in a bowl until fully coated.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Step 3: Roll out 200 g pre-made pizza dough into an 8-inch circle and place it carefully into the skillet; cook for 2 minutes until the bottom is golden.
Step 4: Flip the dough and immediately spread the BBQ chicken mixture evenly over the cooked side.
Step 5: Sprinkle 100 g shredded mozzarella cheese and 1/4 medium thinly sliced red onion evenly on top.
Step 6: Cover the skillet with a lid and cook over medium-low heat for 5-7 minutes until the cheese melts and the bottom is crisp.
Step 7: Remove from heat and garnish with 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves before slicing and serving.