Chicken BBQ Pizza (Printable)

Smoky barbecue chicken with mozzarella and gouda on golden crust

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 1 prepared pizza dough (approximately 9-10 ounces)

→ Sauce

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

→ Chicken

03 - 1 large chicken breast (approximately 7 ounces), grilled and sliced

→ Vegetables

04 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Cheese

05 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (approximately 5 ounces)
06 - 1/2 cup shredded smoked gouda or cheddar cheese (approximately 2 ounces)

→ Garnish

07 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

# How to Make It:

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.
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, if desired. Slice and serve hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The smoky sweetness of barbecue sauce pairs unexpectedly perfectly with melted cheese and tender chicken
  • It comes together faster than delivery and tastes infinitely better, plus you control exactly what goes on top
02 -
  • Too much sauce makes for a soggy bottom, so spread it thin but even
  • Let the pizza rest for just 2 minutes after baking so the cheese sets slightly
03 -
  • Precook your chicken breast until it reaches 165°F internally, then let it rest before slicing
  • Slide the parchment paper onto the hot pizza stone rather than transferring dough directly to avoid tears
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