BBQ Chicken Calzone

I few weeks ago,  I had spent many hours meal planning for the next few months, but I hadn't decided on what to make for dinner, Sean text me from work asking "what's for dinner tonight,"  just as I was searching through the fridge and pantry to see what I could come up with. He suggested BBQ Chicken Calzone which sounded good to me. We haven't made it in awhile and the only thing I needed from the store was some cheese. Here is the recipe below, I hope you enjoy it as much as we do! :)

BBQ Chicken Calzone or Pizza 

Ingredients: 

1 pizza dough, (follow my quick recipe or you can use whatever dough you prefer)

1 medium organic red onion, finely chopped

1 lb. natural chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces

1/2 cup of barbecue sauce of your choice 

1/2 lb of  mild or sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

1 egg

a few slices of smoked gouda 

salt and pepper to taste 

Preheat oven to 425.

If you followed the pizza dough recipe, you can start this recipe while the dough is set aside to rise. 

In large skillet, cook chicken on medium heat until no longer pink. I add some salt and pepper here. 

Add 1/2 of the barbecue sauce and the red onion. Cook, stirring often, until onions are tender. 

Let this cool as you roll out the dough. 

Place your rolled out dough onto your pizza stone, spread the rest of the barbecue sauce on half of the dough, sprinkle with half of the cheese, top with the chicken mixture, then add the rest of the cheese. 

Fold dough over and seal edges tightly with your fingers. Brush egg wash onto the dough. Cook for 25-30 minutes. Allow at least 10 minutes to cool before cutting and serving. 

*sometimes no matter how good you seal the dough, cheese and bbq sauce drips out. (this especially happens when you make it as a pizza) Place a piece of aluminum foil in the bottom of your oven for easy cleanup. 

If you give it a try, I'd love to hear what you think.



Until next time...