Chicken BBQ Pizza (Printable Version)

Smoky pizza with grilled chicken, tangy barbecue sauce, red onions, and melted cheeses baked to golden perfection.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Dough

01 - 1 prepared pizza dough (about 9–10 oz)

→ Sauce

02 - 1/2 cup barbecue sauce, plus extra for drizzling

→ Chicken

03 - 1 large chicken breast (about 7 oz), grilled and sliced

→ Vegetables

04 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Cheese

05 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (about 6 oz)
06 - 1/2 cup shredded smoked gouda or cheddar cheese (about 2 oz)

→ Garnish

07 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

# Directions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 450°F. If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
02 - Roll or stretch the pizza dough into a 12-inch round on a floured surface. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel.
03 - Spread the barbecue sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
04 - Distribute the sliced grilled chicken evenly over the sauce.
05 - Sprinkle the mozzarella and smoked gouda (or cheddar) cheeses over the pizza.
06 - Scatter the red onion slices on top of the cheese.
07 - Transfer to the oven and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
08 - Remove from the oven. Drizzle with extra barbecue sauce and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Slice and serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The homemade version blows delivery out of the water and costs half as much
  • Leftover grilled chicken finally has a purpose that makes everyone excited for leftovers
02 -
  • Underbaked dough with wet toppings is the most common mistake, aim for golden brown spots on the crust
  • Let the pizza rest for 3 minutes before slicing, otherwise the cheese slides right off
03 -
  • A pizza stone makes the crust restaurant quality but a preheated baking sheet works almost as well
  • Brush the crust edge with olive oil before baking for that golden, professional look
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