Description
Enjoy a delicious homemade BBQ chicken pizza that’s perfect for a cozy night in or a casual get-together. This easy-to-make pizza combines the smoky flavors of barbecue sauce with tender chicken and gooey cheeses, all baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough:
- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
BBQ Chicken Pizza Toppings:
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast (shredded)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded smoked gouda cheese
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- Cornmeal or flour (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 475°F and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
- Roll out the dough: On a lightly floured surface or parchment paper, roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle.
- Prepare the pizza: Brush the dough with olive oil. Spread barbecue sauce over the dough, then add chicken, cheeses, and red onion.
- Bake the pizza: Transfer the pizza to the hot stone or sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden.
- Finish and serve: Let the pizza cool, then drizzle with more barbecue sauce, sprinkle with cilantro, and slice.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for quick prep.
- For a spicier version, add sliced jalapeños before baking.
- This pizza can also be cooked on a grill or in an air fryer with adjusted times.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
