Homemade BBQ Chicken Pizza (Printable version)

A bold, smoky pizza featuring BBQ chicken, fresh vegetables, and two kinds of cheese on crispy crust.

# Ingredient list:

→ Dough

01 - 1 pound fresh pizza dough, store-bought or homemade

→ Chicken

02 - 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
03 - 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce

→ Sauce

04 - 1/2 cup BBQ sauce plus extra for drizzling

→ Cheese

05 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
06 - 1/2 cup shredded smoked Gouda or cheddar cheese

→ Vegetables

07 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
08 - 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
09 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

→ Other

10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
11 - Cornmeal or flour for dusting

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 475°F. Place pizza stone in oven if using.
02 - On lightly floured surface, roll or stretch dough into 12-inch round. Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel dusted with cornmeal.
03 - Brush dough lightly with olive oil. Spread 1/2 cup BBQ sauce evenly over base, leaving small border for crust.
04 - Toss cooked chicken with 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce until thoroughly coated.
05 - Sprinkle half the mozzarella over sauce. Distribute BBQ chicken, red onion, and bell pepper evenly.
06 - Top with remaining mozzarella and smoked Gouda or cheddar.
07 - Transfer to hot oven or pizza stone. Bake 12 to 15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
08 - Remove from oven and cool 2 minutes. Drizzle with extra BBQ sauce and sprinkle with cilantro. Slice and serve hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The smoky BBQ sauce and melted cheese create that perfect restaurant style flavor right at home
  • Leftover chicken transforms into something completely new and exciting
  • Customize the toppings based on whatever vegetables are languishing in your crisper drawer
02 -
  • Let the dough relax at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, otherwise it will snap back when you try to stretch it
  • Do not overload the pizza with toppings or the crust will not cook through properly
  • A hot oven is non negotiable. If your oven runs cool, give it extra time.
03 -
  • Grill the pizza for 2 to 3 minutes after baking to add even more smoky flavor
  • Precook the vegetables slightly if you prefer them softer

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