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Honey Barbecue Chicken Pizza from Brunei

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This honey barbecue chicken pizza is inspired by a popular dish in Brunei, combining sweet honey, tangy barbecue sauce, roasted garlic, tender chicken, and melty mozzarella on a golden crust. It’s a delicious twist on classic pizza that’s easy to make at home.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus 1–2 hours marinating time)
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1 medium pizza (serves 3 to 4)
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Bruneian
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 6 tablespoons honey, divided
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 1 boneless skinless chicken breast, pounded to 1 inch thickness
  • 1 whole head garlic
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ball frozen pizza dough, thawed
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded or sliced
  • 1 tablespoon honey (for drizzling)
  • 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced (green parts only)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the top off the head of garlic, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 30–40 minutes until soft and golden. Let cool.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch and water until dissolved. In a saucepan, combine this with barbecue sauce, 5 tablespoons honey, soy sauce, and chopped garlic. Cook over medium-high heat until thick and bubbly. Remove from heat.
  3. Divide sauce in half. Use one portion for pizza sauce and the other to marinate chicken in a zip-top bag for 1–2 hours in the fridge.
  4. Cook the marinated chicken by grilling or pan-searing until fully cooked. Let rest, then slice thinly.
  5. Increase oven temperature to 400°F (205°C).
  6. Squeeze 3–4 roasted garlic cloves from the bulb and mash with softened butter.
  7. Roll out the pizza dough on a tray, shaping edges for a crust. Spread garlic butter evenly over the dough and crust.
  8. Spread reserved barbecue sauce over the dough. Add mozzarella, then sliced chicken.
  9. Bake for 15 minutes or until the crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbly.
  10. Remove from oven, drizzle with 1 tablespoon honey, and sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds. Slice and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use store-bought cooked chicken for a faster version.
  • Roasted garlic adds a mellow flavor, but fresh garlic can be used instead.
  • Prepare the honey barbecue sauce up to 3 days in advance.
  • Use shredded mozzarella for convenience; fresh mozzarella gives a creamier texture.
  • Pizza stone can be used for a crispier crust.

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