Description
Barbecue Chicken Pizza combines a crispy, homemade pizza crust with smoky barbecue sauce, tender shredded chicken, melted mozzarella, and sharp cheddar cheeses, topped with thinly sliced red onion and fresh cilantro for a burst of flavor. This easy-to-make pizza offers a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and smoky notes ideal for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Pizza Base
- 1 pizza dough
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Toppings
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
- 1½ cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp extra barbecue sauce for drizzling
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside the oven to heat while you prepare the pizza, which helps achieve a crispy crust.
- Prepare Dough: Roll or stretch the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle on a lightly floured surface to prevent sticking.
- Transfer Dough: Move the shaped dough onto a sheet of parchment paper or lightly oiled pizza pan to make transferring to the oven easy.
- Spread Sauce: Evenly spread ½ cup barbecue sauce over the dough, leaving about a half-inch border around the edges for the crust.
- Add Toppings: Scatter the shredded cooked chicken evenly, then sprinkle with shredded mozzarella, cheddar cheese, and thinly sliced red onion for layered flavors and textures.
- Brush Crust: Lightly brush the exposed dough edges with olive oil to encourage browning and add flavor.
- Bake: Slide the pizza (with parchment or pan) onto the preheated stone or baking sheet and bake for 10–14 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Finish & Serve: Remove from the oven, drizzle with an extra tablespoon of barbecue sauce, sprinkle fresh chopped cilantro over the top, then slice and serve hot for best taste.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken is a convenient, flavorful option for this recipe.
- Choose your favorite barbecue sauce to adjust sweetness or smokiness according to your taste.
- Let the pizza rest for a few minutes after baking to help toppings set and make slicing easier.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Pizza, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
