Barbecue Chicken Pizza Braid (Print Version)
An easy braid stuffed with barbecue chicken, red onion, and gooey Mozzarella cheese for savory satisfaction.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Produce
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⅓ cup thinly sliced red onion
→ Protein
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10 oz cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, shredded
→ Dairy
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2 oz shredded 2% milk Mozzarella cheese
→ Pantry
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1 teaspoon olive oil
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¼ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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1 cup barbecue sauce (Stubbs Original recommended)
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1 (13.8 oz) can Pillsbury Classic Pizza Crust dough
→ Condiments
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1 large egg
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1 tablespoon water
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 375°F. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced red onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally.
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Add shredded chicken, salt, pepper, and barbecue sauce to the skillet. Stir thoroughly and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
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Unroll pizza dough onto parchment paper atop a cutting surface. Roll into a 10” by 14” rectangle. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut 3-inch long strips spaced 1 inch apart along both long edges, stopping in the center.
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Spread chicken mixture evenly down the center of the dough rectangle. Sprinkle shredded Mozzarella atop the filling. Fold dough strips diagonally over the center alternately from each side, creating a braid pattern.
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Beat the egg with water in a small bowl. Brush the egg wash over the braided dough surface evenly using a pastry brush.
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Transfer the parchment paper with the braid onto a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-24 minutes until the dough is golden brown.
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Remove from oven and slice braid into 12 equal pieces. Serve warm, with a recommended portion of two pieces per serving.
# Extra Tips & Details:
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Use Stubbs Original barbecue sauce for lower sugar content and optimal flavor. Shredded chicken can be made in a slow cooker for ease. Mozzarella can be replaced with your preferred cheese.