Homemade BBQ Chicken Pizza
This Homemade BBQ Chicken Pizza combines the rich flavors of BBQ sauce, chicken, and cheeses for a delicious meal.
Equipment
- oven
- Pizza Pan
- Baking Sheet
- Rolling Pin
- Pastry brush
Ingredients
- ½ recipe homemade pizza dough (or 1 lb. store-bought pizza dough)
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil divided
- 1 Tablespoon cornmeal
- ⅓ cup barbecue sauce plus 2 Tablespoons
- 1 cup cooked chicken chopped or shredded (about one 8-ounce breast)
- ⅔ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ⅔ cup shredded smoked gouda cheese
- ½ small red onion thinly sliced
- 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro for topping (or use basil)
Instructions
Pizza Preparation
- Prepare pizza dough through step 3. If using store-bought frozen pizza dough, make sure it’s thawed.
- Preheat oven to 475°F (246°C). Allow it to heat for at least 15–20 minutes as you shape the pizza. Lightly grease a baking sheet or pizza pan with ½ Tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle cornmeal.
- When dough is ready, punch it down and divide in half. Freeze half for later. Flatten and stretch the dough into a 12-inch circle on a floured surface.
- Push dents into the dough surface to prevent bubbling. Brush dough with remaining olive oil and spread BBQ sauce evenly on top. Toss chicken with BBQ sauce and scatter on the pizza. Top with cheeses and red onion.
- Bake for 14–15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. Remove and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
- Slice hot pizza and serve immediately. Cover leftovers and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
Freezing: See pizza dough recipe for how to freeze. You can freeze the baked pizza. Reheating: Microwave or bake at 350°F until warmed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg
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