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BBQ chicken cauliflower pizza slice with crisp-edged crust, mozzarella, chicken, onion, and cilantro

BBQ Chicken Pizza with Crisp-Edged Cauliflower Crust

BBQ Chicken Pizza with Crisp-Edged Cauliflower Crust is a flavorful pizza with a crisp cauliflower-based crust, savory barbecue chicken topping, and melty cheese appeal. It is a fun, comforting option for a homemade meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 390
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 head cauliflower, chopped into medium pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Topping
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
  • 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Thinly sliced red onions
  • Fresh cilantro

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Warm a large skillet over high heat, add the olive oil, and allow it to heat.
  2. Place the chopped cauliflower in the skillet, toss to coat with oil, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes until tender-crisp, stirring and checking regularly to prevent burning.
  3. Allow the cooked cauliflower to cool before blending.
  4. Line a pizza pan with parchment paper and set aside.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F / 232°C.
  2. Blend the cooled cauliflower with the eggs, cornmeal, and Italian seasoning until mostly smooth while keeping some small cauliflower pieces.
  3. Spread the cauliflower mixture onto the prepared pizza pan in an even 1/2-inch thick layer.
  4. Bake the crust for 20 minutes until golden.
Assembly
  1. While the crust bakes, mix the cooked shredded chicken with the barbecue sauce.
  2. Remove the crust from the oven and add the barbecue chicken, half of the mozzarella cheese, and the sliced red onions.
  3. Cover the pizza with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
Baking
  1. Return the topped pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden.
Serving
  1. Finish the pizza with fresh cilantro, let it rest for 3-5 minutes, then slice and serve.

Notes

Dry excess moisture from the cooked cauliflower before blending to help the crust maintain its shape.