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BBQ Chicken Pizza Pocket Recipe

American · Main course · 35 min total

A handheld pizza pocket filled with smoky BBQ chicken, melted cheese, and red onions, perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 lb pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
• 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
• 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp cornmeal for dusting
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and dust with cornmeal.
2. In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until well coated.
3. Divide pizza dough into 4 equal pieces. On a floured surface, roll each piece into a 6-inch circle.
4. Place 1/4 of the chicken mixture on one half of each dough circle, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Top with 1/4 cup cheese and a sprinkle of red onion.
5. Fold the other half of the dough over the filling, pressing edges to seal. Crimp with a fork to secure.
6. Place pockets on prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with beaten egg.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Tips

• For extra flavor, add a pinch of smoked paprika to the chicken mixture.
• Serve with extra BBQ sauce for dipping.
• Pockets can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven.

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