Description
This BBQ Chicken Pizza is the ultimate crowd-pleaser — smoky, cheesy, and loaded with tender chicken, tangy BBQ sauce, and crispy crust. Every bite is a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and satisfying flavors that make it impossible to resist.
Ingredients
1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
1/2 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
1 cup cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tbsp olive oil
Cornmeal or flour, for dusting
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating.
2. On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle.
3. Transfer dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet or preheated stone dusted with cornmeal.
4. Brush dough lightly with olive oil.
5. Spread BBQ sauce evenly over the crust, leaving a small border around the edges.
6. Top with shredded chicken, mozzarella, and red onion slices.
7. Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
8. Remove from oven and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
9. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use smoked gouda along with mozzarella for extra smoky flavor.
Add sliced jalapeños or pineapple for a sweet-spicy twist.
Grill the pizza dough for a charred, wood-fired effect.
Leftovers reheat perfectly in the oven or air fryer.
Pair with a cold drink and salad for the perfect casual dinner!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 75mg