BARBECUE CASHEW-CHICKEN PIZZA WITH FRENCH-FRIED ONIONS

Barbecue Cashew-Chicken Pizza With French-Fried Onions image

Provided by mailbelle

Time 34m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (13 7/8 ounce) refrigerated prepared pizza crust
1/4 cup whiskey-flavored barbecue sauce or 1/4 cup regular barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon grape jelly
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chopped sweet onion (such as Vidalia, Maui or Walla Walla)
1 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts
1/3 cup cashew halves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup finely shredded mozzarella cheese or 1 cup Italian cheese blend
3/4 cup French-fried onions
8 fresh fresh cilantro stems, if desired

Steps:

Heat oven to 400°F Spray 13x9-inch pan or 12-inch pizza pan with cooking spray. Unroll pizza crust dough on pan; press dough to edges of pan. Bake 7-8 minutes or until golden brown.
Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix barbecue sauce, jelly, pepper and chopped onion. Spread evenly over partially baked crust.
Top with chicken, cashews, chopped cilantro and cheese.
Bake 7-8 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and crust is deep golden brown.
Sprinkle French-fried onions over pizza. Bake 2-3 minutes longer or until onions are golden. Garnish with cilantro sprigs.