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BBQ Chicken Pizza Recipe

Bbq Chicken Pizza

Enjoy a smoky, tangy, and satisfying BBQ Chicken Pizza made easily at home. This pizza combines juicy BBQ chicken, melty cheese, and red onions on a crisp crust for a crowd-pleasing meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 persons
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound pizza dough Enough for a 12-inch pizza.
  • 1 cup cooked chicken breast (shredded or chopped) About 200 grams.
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce Plus extra for drizzling.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese About 200 grams.
  • 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced) About 30 grams.
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves (chopped)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Optional.
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper Optional.

Equipment

  • 1 Oven
  • 1 Baking sheet or pizza stone
  • 1 Rolling pin optional if using pizza dough
  • 1 Medium skillet
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the cooked, shredded chicken. Pour in 1/4 cup of barbecue sauce, stir to coat evenly, then warm for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to about a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a baking sheet or pizza peel lined with parchment paper.
  4. Spread the remaining 1/4 cup barbecue sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border for the crust.
  5. Sprinkle half the mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
  6. Evenly distribute the BBQ chicken over the cheese. Add the sliced red onions on top of the chicken.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over everything.
  8. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
  9. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.
  10. Remove from the oven, drizzle with a little extra barbecue sauce, and scatter chopped cilantro leaves on top.
  11. Let the pizza cool for 2-3 minutes, slice, and serve hot.

Notes

Rotisserie chicken works great for a quick recipe.
Feel free to add other toppings like sliced bell peppers or jalapenos for extra flavor.
If you like your pizza extra cheesy, add a few tablespoons of smoked Gouda or cheddar.
For a thinner crust, roll the dough out a bit more before topping.