Description
Quick and zesty BBQ chicken pizza rolls deliver a flavor-packed handheld meal perfect for game day or casual gatherings. Crispy edges, tangy sauce, and melted cheese make this portable snack irresistible for you to enjoy with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cup cooked and shredded chicken
- 1.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup BBQ sauce, plus more for serving
- 0.5 cup diced red onion (optional)
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: Blend flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in a mixing bowl. Create a central well, incorporating warm water and olive oil to form a cohesive, soft dough.
- Kneading and Resting: Transfer dough to a floured surface, knead vigorously until smooth and elastic. Let the dough relax, covered, for 10-12 minutes at room temperature.
- Dough Shaping: Roll out the dough into a rectangular shape, maintaining an even thickness across the surface.
- Sauce and Filling: Spread barbecue sauce across the dough, leaving a small border. Layer shredded chicken, mozzarella cheese, and red onion evenly over the sauce.
- Rolling and Cutting: Tightly roll the dough from the longer edge into a compact log. Slice the log into 12 uniform rolls using a sharp serrated knife.
- Proofing: Place rolls in a greased baking dish with slight spacing. Cover and allow to rise in a warm area for 25-30 minutes.
- Baking: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake rolls for 22-27 minutes until golden brown and cheese becomes bubbly and crisp.
- Serving: Remove from oven, cool for 5 minutes. Serve warm with extra barbecue sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Dough Temperature Matters: Ensure water is precisely 110°F to activate yeast perfectly without killing it, guaranteeing soft, fluffy pizza rolls.
- Kneading Technique: Apply consistent pressure while kneading to develop gluten, creating a stretchy, tender dough texture that holds filling seamlessly.
- Rolling Precision: Use even pressure when rolling to maintain uniform thickness, preventing uneven cooking and ensuring consistent golden-brown results.
- Resting is Crucial: Allow dough to rise in a warm, draft-free space to help rolls expand and develop rich, complex flavors before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg