Description
A hearty BBQ Chicken French Pizza Bread featuring tender chicken, crispy bacon, melted mozzarella, and a duo of barbecue sauces on a crusty loaf. Perfect for a crowd-pleasing dinner or game day treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 loaf French bread or Italian bread
- 1.5 lbs chicken tenders (breast or thighs)
- 5 strips bacon
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1.5 cups barbecue sauce (e.g., Sweet Baby Ray's)
- 1/2 cup Alabama white barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- BBQ rub (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the French bread in half lengthwise and place on a baking sheet, cut side up.
- Season the chicken tenders with BBQ rub and cook in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through, about 6–8 minutes.
- Cook the bacon until crispy, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Spread a layer of barbecue sauce over each bread half.
- Top with cooked chicken, bacon, red onion slices, and shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Drizzle with Alabama white barbecue sauce.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken for a faster version.
- Substitute turkey bacon or omit for a lighter option.
- BBQ rub can be homemade with paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne.
- Serve immediately for best taste and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of loaf
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg