BBQ Chicken Pizza
A delicious and easy meal featuring tangy BBQ sauce, tender chicken, and gooey cheese on a crispy crust, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Pizza Base
- 1 each Pizza Dough (pre-made or homemade) Can use store-bought or homemade dough.
- 1/8 cup Cornmeal For sprinkling on the pizza pan.
Toppings
- 1 cup BBQ Sauce (divided; use your favorite) Save half for spreading on the dough.
- 1 1/2 cups Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (cooked and chopped) Use leftover chicken for best results.
- 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 cup Smoked Gouda Cheese (shredded)
- 1/4 each small Red Onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tbsp Cilantro (chopped) For garnish.
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil (for brushing on crust)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.
- On a lightly-floured surface, roll the dough into a large circle.
- Lightly sprinkle cornmeal onto the bottom of your pizza pan and lay the dough on the pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cooked chicken with 1/2 cup BBQ sauce. Stir to coat the chicken and set aside.
- Spread the remaining 1/2 cup BBQ sauce evenly on the pizza dough.
Topping and Baking
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the BBQ sauce layer.
- Layer on the BBQ chicken and then add the sliced red onion.
- Top with shredded gouda cheese.
- Brush olive oil around the edges of the pizza dough.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro, slice, and serve!
Notes
Serve hot with extra BBQ sauce for dipping. Great with a side salad or crunchy veggies.