Description
Mouthwatering BBQ chicken stromboli combines savory pulled chicken with tangy barbecue sauce wrapped in golden pizza dough. Cheese and crisp edges make this hearty Italian-American fusion dish a crowd-pleasing comfort meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 grams) pizza dough
- 1 ½ cups (340 grams) cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup (113 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup (57 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup (120 milliliters / 4 fl oz) BBQ sauce (plus more for serving)
- ¼ cup (40 grams) red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup (15 grams) fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp (15 grams) sesame seeds or Italian seasoning (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: Dust work surface with flour and unroll pizza dough into a rectangular shape, stretching to approximately 12-15 inches wide.
- Chicken Seasoning: Thoroughly coat shredded chicken with BBQ sauce, ensuring complete coverage and flavor infusion.
- Filling Assembly: Layer saucy chicken down the dough’s center, maintaining a two-inch border. Generously sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar cheeses over chicken, then scatter red onions and cilantro for enhanced taste complexity.
- Sealing Technique: Fold dough’s elongated sides over the filling, creating a compact envelope. Meticulously crimp and pinch seams to create a tight seal, preventing potential filling leakage.
- Pre-Baking Preparation: Position stromboli on parchment-lined baking sheet with sealed side facing down. Brush exterior with beaten egg for a golden finish, optionally sprinkling sesame seeds or Italian seasoning for additional aromatics.
- Baking Process: Slide into oven preheated to 375°F. Bake until exterior transforms into a rich, amber-brown crust, approximately 25-30 minutes.
- Resting and Serving: Allow stromboli to rest for five minutes to stabilize internal temperatures. Slice into generous portions and serve with extra BBQ sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Seal Carefully: Ensure edges are tightly pinched to prevent cheese and chicken from leaking during baking, creating a neat, compact stromboli.
- Cheese Distribution: Spread cheese evenly to guarantee consistent melting and prevent dry or overly dense sections in the final dish.
- Moisture Management: Pat chicken dry before mixing with BBQ sauce to avoid soggy dough and maintain crisp crust texture.
- Temperature Timing: Let stromboli rest after baking to allow internal temperatures to settle, preventing burning and ensuring clean, easy slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg