BBQ Chicken Pizza
This BBQ Chicken Pizza is a flavorful dish featuring tender chicken coated in BBQ sauce, melted mozzarella and gouda cheeses, tangy red onions, and fresh cilantro on a crisp crust. Perfect for a quick dinner or family gathering, this recipe is simple to prepare and guarantees a delightful combination of sweet, smoky, and savory flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 pre-made or homemade pizza dough
- 1/8 cup cornmeal (for dusting)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (divided)
- 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded smoked gouda cheese
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for brushing the crust)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to preheat as well.
- Prepare Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll the pizza dough into a circle. Sprinkle cornmeal onto a pizza pan or baking sheet, then place the dough on top.
- Coat Chicken: In a bowl, combine the cooked chicken with 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce. Mix well to coat.
Assemble Pizza:
- Spread the remaining 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce evenly over the pizza dough.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese across the surface.
- Add the BBQ-coated chicken evenly on top.
- Scatter red onion slices and sprinkle smoked gouda cheese over the pizza.
Brush Crust:
- Brush the edges of the dough with olive oil to ensure a golden, crispy crust.
Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the crust is golden brown.
Garnish and Serve:
- Remove from the oven, garnish with chopped cilantro (if desired), slice, and serve hot.