Smoky Chicken BBQ Pizza (Printable)

Savory chicken and barbecue sauce blend with melted cheese and red onions on a crisp crust.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dough

01 - 1 prepared pizza dough (approximately 9-10 oz)

→ Sauce

02 - ½ cup barbecue sauce, plus extra for drizzling

→ Chicken

03 - 1 large grilled chicken breast, sliced (about 7 oz)

→ Vegetables

04 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Cheese

05 - 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (about 5 oz)
06 - ½ cup shredded smoked gouda or cheddar cheese (about 1¾ oz)

→ Garnish

07 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

# How-to Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 450°F. If available, place a pizza stone inside to heat.
02 - Roll or stretch the dough into a 12-inch round on a floured surface, then transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel.
03 - Evenly spread barbecue sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
04 - Distribute sliced grilled chicken evenly atop the sauced dough.
05 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and smoked gouda or cheddar cheeses over the chicken.
06 - Scatter the thinly sliced red onions across the pizza surface.
07 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
08 - Remove from oven, drizzle with additional barbecue sauce, sprinkle chopped cilantro if desired, slice, and serve hot.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The combination of tangy barbecue sauce and smoky gouda creates layers of flavor that keep everyone coming back for seconds
  • You can prep everything ahead of time, making it perfect for casual weeknight dinners or laid back weekend gatherings
02 -
  • Do not overload the sauce or your crust will become soggy in the center, and nobody wants that disappointment
  • Let the pizza rest for a few minutes after baking or all that cheese will slide right off when you try to slice it
03 -
  • If your crust starts burning before the cheese is melted, tent it loosely with aluminum foil for the last few minutes
  • A pizza peel dusted with cornmeal makes transferring to the oven infinitely easier and adds subtle crunch
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