BBQ Chicken Pizza
BBQ Chicken Pizza is a bold, smoky-sweet twist on classic pizza, featuring barbecue sauce, juicy chicken, melty cheese, and red onion on a crisp crust. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing recipe perfect for weeknights or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- 1 ball pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
- 1/3 cup barbecue sauce (plus more for drizzling, optional)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for brushing crust)
- 1 tablespoon cornmeal or flour (for dusting baking surface)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating.
- Roll or stretch pizza dough into a 12–14 inch circle. Transfer to a floured or cornmeal-dusted baking sheet or parchment paper.
- Spread barbecue sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
- Top with shredded chicken, mozzarella cheese, and thinly sliced red onions.
- Transfer pizza to oven and bake for 10–15 minutes, until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- Remove from oven and garnish with fresh cilantro. Slice and serve hot.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Swap in gouda or cheddar for a smokier or sharper cheese profile.
- Bake on a preheated pizza stone or steel for a crispier crust.
- Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat in oven or skillet for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/4 of pizza)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Find it online: https://thefamilycooking.com/bbq-chicken-pizza/
