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BBQ Chicken Naan Pizzas

BBQ chicken naan pizzas are built on flatbread naan, topped with BBQ chicken, mozzarella, red onion, and grilled until the cheese melts and the bottom turns crisp. This grilled pizza-style easy dinner finishes with fresh cilantro and a drizzle of ranch for a tangy contrast.
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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: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Make the BBQ chicken
  1. Toss the shredded cooked chicken with BBQ sauce until evenly coated and glossy.
Grill the naan pizzas
  1. Place the naan breads on the grill over medium heat to start crisping the bottoms.
  2. Top each naan with BBQ chicken, mozzarella cheese, and red onion so the toppings are fully covered.
  3. Close the grill lid and cook 5-8 minutes at medium heat until the cheese melts and you see the bottom turn crispy.
Finish and serve
  1. Remove the grilled naan pizzas from the grill when the cheese is melted and bubbling.
  2. Top with fresh cilantro while the pizzas are still hot so it stays bright and fragrant.
  3. Drizzle with ranch dressing for drizzling for a creamy finish that contrasts the BBQ.
  4. Slice and serve immediately so the crispy bottom and melted cheese stay at their best.

Notes

Pro tip: Keep the grill heat at medium and watch closely—naan browns fast once the cheese releases moisture. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container up to 3 days; reheat on a hot skillet or grill briefly to re-crisp. Freezing is not recommended because naan texture softens after thawing. For a lighter option, use reduced-fat mozzarella and a low-fat ranch (or skip ranch) to cut calories without changing the method.