Description
This Homemade BBQ Chicken Pizza recipe is a delicious twist on a classic favorite. With a crispy crust, tangy BBQ sauce, tender chicken, and gooey cheeses, this pizza is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Pizza Dough:
- 1 pound pizza dough
BBQ Chicken Topping:
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Cornmeal for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone in the oven to heat.
- Prepare the dough: Roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle on a floured surface. Transfer to a baking sheet or pizza peel dusted with cornmeal.
- Add toppings: Brush dough with olive oil, spread BBQ sauce, add chicken, cheeses, and onion.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Finish and serve: Sprinkle with cilantro, slice, and serve.
Notes
- Use store-bought rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Try adding sliced jalapeños or smoked Gouda for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/4 pizza)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
