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Naan pizza recipe

Easy Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Naan Pizza (Ready in 5 Minutes!)

Easy Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Naan Pizza with juicy chicken, mozzarella, pineapple & red onion. Ready in 5 minutes — perfect quick weeknight dinner!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 big servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

For the Flatbreads:
  • 2 large naan breads — Stonefire is a great brand widely available near the deli section
  • 4 tablespoons BBQ sauce plus more for drizzling — use your favourite smoky or sweet variety
  • 4 tablespoons ketchup and tomato sauce mixed together — this is the secret to a balanced sauce base
  • 1¼ cups mozzarella cheese divided — freshly shredded melts much better than pre-bagged
  • ½ cup pineapple chunks — tinned is totally fine just drain them well so the pizza doesn't go soggy
  • Red onion thinly sliced — just a handful, as much as you like
  • Fresh parsley chopped — for topping before serving
For the Chicken:
  • 2 chicken thighs cubed — thighs stay juicier than breast and have way more flavour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1½ teaspoons oil — any neutral oil works
Shortcut: Use 1½ cups diced rotisserie chicken tossed with 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce to skip the cooking step entirely — works perfectly!

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet w/ parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Step 1 — Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside. A hot oven is key for getting those edges golden and the cheese perfectly melted.
  2. Step 2 — Season and Sear the Chicken: In a bowl, toss the cubed chicken thighs with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Drizzle with oil and toss again to coat. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 5–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until fully cooked through. Set aside. (WATCH VIDEO BELOW)
  3. Step 3 — Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, stir together the BBQ sauce and ketchup-tomato sauce mixture until combined. This is your pizza base — it's smoky, a little tangy, and not as overpowering as straight BBQ sauce.
  4. Step 4 — Assemble the Flatbreads: Place both naan breads on your lined baking sheet. Spread about 2 tablespoons of the sauce evenly over each one, right to the edges. Top each with ⅓ cup mozzarella cheese, then divide the cooked chicken evenly between them. Add another ¼ cup mozzarella on top of the chicken. Scatter over the pineapple chunks and red onion slices, then finish each with a light drizzle of extra BBQ sauce. (WATCH VIDEO BELOW)
  5. Step 5 — Bake: Slide the tray into the oven and bake for 10–12 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly and the edges of the naan are golden. Keep an eye on them from the 10-minute mark — ovens vary!
  6. Step 6 — Garnish and Serve: Top with fresh chopped parsley and an extra drizzle of BBQ sauce if you like. Slice and serve immediately while the cheese is still gooey!

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