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Vegan BBQ Chicken Pizza

This tasty Vegan BBQ Chicken Pizza is so quick and easy to throw together! The barbecue tang, plant-based cheesiness, and mouth-watering savory flavors are the perfect combination!
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Bonnie - Serene Trail

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 348kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pizza dough, store-bought or homemade, (454g)
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce, (120g)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup vegan chicken, diced, (140g)
  • 2/3 cup vegan gouda or mozzarella, shredded, (90g)
  • 2/3 cup vegan cheddar, shredded, (90g)
  • 1/4 cup red onion, sliced, (~1/3 of a small red onion)
  • 1/4 tsp freshly cracked pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Take the dough out of the refrigerator so that it starts to come to room temperature. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
  • Dice the onions and mince the garlic. Defrost the frozen vegan chicken in the microwave just enough to be able to dice it. Shred your vegan cheese if needed. Spread 1 teaspoon of olive oil on your pizza pan if it isn’t nonstick.
  • Place the ball of dough onto a smooth surface. Add some olive oil to your hands and then press it out and stretch it with your hands* to about a 12-inch diameter.
  • You can add a little bit of cornmeal to the bottom of the dough for added flavor and texture. Transfer the dough to the pizza pan.
  • Spread the barbecue sauce over it, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Top the sauce with the minced garlic, diced vegan chicken, shredded vegan cheese, and half of the red onion slices. Sprinkle the salt and black pepper all over.
  • Bake the pizza for 15-20 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is mostly melted. The time will vary depending on the thickness of your dough and the type of pizza pan you use.
  • Drizzle a little more barbecue sauce over the pizza. Garnish it with cilantro and the rest of the onions. Slice the pizza and enjoy!

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Notes

*I don’t recommend using a rolling pin as this can cause the dough to spring back. If the dough is a little stubborn with stretching out, either warm it up in the microwave for 5-10 seconds or let it sit in a warm area for 10 minutes. 

Recipe Variation Ideas

  • Drizzle vegan ranch dressing on top.
  • Add jalapeño slices or red pepper flakes for a spicy pizza.
  • Increase the veggies with bell peppers, cauliflower, or mushrooms.
  • Spread garlic powder and melted vegan butter over the crust before baking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 slice | Calories: 348kcal | Carbohydrates: 66.2g | Protein: 11.3g | Fat: 6.7g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 677mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 5.3g | Sugar: 5.6g | Calcium: 8mg

The nutritional information provided is an estimate from third-party calculations.

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