Grilled BBQ Chicken Pizza (Printable version)
Smoky grilled pizza with BBQ chicken, two cheeses, and crispy crust ready in 35 minutes.
# Ingredient list:
→ For the Grilled Chicken
01 - 1 medium boneless, skinless chicken breast
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
05 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
→ For the Pizza
06 - 1 prepared pizza dough (about 12 inches, store-bought or homemade)
07 - 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
08 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
09 - 1/2 cup shredded smoked gouda cheese
10 - 1/3 red onion, thinly sliced
11 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
12 - Olive oil, for brushing
# Directions:
01 - Heat grill to medium-high temperature, approximately 400°F.
02 - Brush chicken breast with olive oil, then season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Grill for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Allow to rest before slicing thinly.
03 - On a floured surface, roll pizza dough into a 12-inch round. Brush one side lightly with olive oil.
04 - Place dough oil-side down directly onto grill grates. Grill for 2-3 minutes until grill marks appear and dough sets. Brush top with oil, flip, and grill 1-2 minutes more. Remove from grill.
05 - With grilled side facing up, spread BBQ sauce over crust. Top with mozzarella, smoked gouda, sliced grilled chicken, and red onion.
06 - Return pizza to grill and close lid. Cook for 5-7 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
07 - Transfer pizza to cutting board, drizzle with additional BBQ sauce, and sprinkle chopped cilantro on top. Slice and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The grilled crust adds a smoky depth that ovens simply cannot achieve
- Everything cooks on the grill, keeping your kitchen cool on hot days
02 -
- Grill both sides of the dough before adding toppings, or you will end up with a soggy, undercooked crust
- Keep the dough on the cooler side of the grill if you are having trouble with the bottom burning before the cheese melts
03 -
- A pizza peel makes transferring the dough onto the grill much easier than trying to slide it by hand
- Let the grilled crust cool for about 30 seconds before adding sauce, or it can make the cheese melt unevenly