Ultimate BBQ Chicken Stromboli (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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15 grams unsalted butter
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1 large red onion, finely julienned
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450 grams fresh pizza dough
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8 slices provolone cheese
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300 grams shredded rotisserie chicken
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120 millilitres thick BBQ sauce
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1 large egg, beaten
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5 grams Italian seasoning
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20 grams grated Parmesan cheese
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 190°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the julienned red onion and sauté for 6 to 8 minutes until tender and caramelized. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
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On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a large rectangle approximately 0.5 centimetres thick.
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Place the provolone cheese slices in an overlapping layer down the centre of the dough, leaving a 2.5 centimetre border on all sides.
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In a medium bowl, mix the shredded rotisserie chicken, cooled onions, and BBQ sauce until the chicken is evenly coated.
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Evenly distribute the chicken mixture over the layer of provolone cheese.
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Starting from a long edge, tightly roll the dough up into a log. Pinch the seam to seal and tuck in both ends securely to prevent filling leakage.
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Place the assembled stromboli seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the entire surface with beaten egg.
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Sprinkle the top with Italian seasoning and grated Parmesan cheese. Cut 4-5 diagonal slits across the top to allow steam to escape.
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Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the crust is deeply golden brown and fully cooked through.
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Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm, ideally with additional BBQ sauce for dipping.
# Notes:
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To avoid a soggy bottom, use a thick BBQ sauce and refrain from overfilling. Always make slits atop the stromboli to facilitate steam release.
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Applying an egg wash ensures a glossy, golden-brown crust.
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If the dough resists stretching, let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes to relax the gluten.
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The filling is adaptable—substitute rotisserie chicken with pulled pork or vary the cheese for different flavour profiles.