Homemade BBQ Chicken Pizza
Delicious Homemade BBQ Chicken Pizza made with flavorful ingredients for a delightful meal.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Pizza Pan
- Rolling Pin
- oven
Ingredients
Pizza Dough
- ½ recipe homemade pizza dough (or 1 lb. store-bought pizza dough)
Toppings
- 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
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 to heat for 15–20 minutes as you shape the pizza. Lightly grease a large baking sheet or pizza pan with ½ Tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle lightly with cornmeal.
- Punch down the dough to release air bubbles. Divide the dough in half and freeze half. Flatten into a 12-inch circle and create a lip around the edges.
- Push dents into the dough to prevent bubbling. Brush with remaining olive oil and spread BBQ sauce on top. Toss chicken with remaining sauce and scatter on pizza. Top with cheeses and red onion.
- Bake for 14–15 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro, if desired.
- Slice hot pizza and serve immediately. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
You can freeze the baked and cooled pizza or pizza slices wrapped in plastic wrap. Freeze up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave or bake in a 350°F oven until warmed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg
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