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Homemade BBQ Chicken Pizza Recipe

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This Homemade BBQ Chicken Pizza features a crispy, flavorful crust topped with tangy barbecue sauce, tender shredded chicken, melted mozzarella and smoked gouda cheeses, and fresh red onions. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, it’s a crowd-pleasing dish that combines classic BBQ flavors with the comfort of pizza.

Ingredients

Pizza Dough

  • 1/2 recipe homemade pizza dough (or 1 lb. store-bought pizza dough)
  • 1 Tablespoon (15ml) olive oil, divided
  • 1 Tablespoon (8g) cornmeal

Toppings

  • 1/3 cup + 2 Tablespoons (130g) your favorite barbecue sauce
  • 1 cup chopped or shredded cooked chicken (about one 8-ounce breast)
  • 2/3 cup (70g) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2/3 cup (70g) shredded smoked gouda cheese
  • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, for topping (or use basil)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Dough: Begin by preparing the pizza dough according to your recipe, or thaw your store-bought dough if using that option.
  2. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 475°F (246°C). Let it heat for at least 15–20 minutes, placing a pizza stone inside if you have one. Lightly grease a large baking sheet or pizza pan with 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with cornmeal to add crunch and flavor.
  3. Shape the Dough: Punch down the dough to release air bubbles. Divide in half, freezing one half if desired. On a lightly floured surface, flatten and stretch the dough gently into a 12-inch circle about 1/2-inch thick. Create a lip or rim around the edges by pinching the dough upward.
  4. Rest Dough: After shaping, cover the dough lightly with plastic wrap or a clean towel. Let it rest a few minutes if the dough resists stretching initially.
  5. Prepare Toppings: Lightly press the dough surface with your fingers to create dents and prevent bubbling. Brush the dough all over with the remaining olive oil.
  6. Assemble Pizza: Spread 1/3 cup (about 95g) of BBQ sauce evenly over the dough. Toss the cooked chicken with the remaining BBQ sauce and scatter it evenly over the pizza. Sprinkle both cheeses evenly and add the thinly sliced red onions.
  7. Bake: Bake the pizza for 14–15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Finish and Serve: Remove from oven, sprinkle with fresh chopped cilantro (or basil) if desired, slice, and serve immediately.
  9. Storage: Cover leftover pizza tightly and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Dough freezing and reheating instructions are available in the homemade dough recipe.

Notes

  • For extra crispy crust, use a preheated pizza stone.
  • If dough shrinks during stretching, let it rest covered for 5–10 minutes before retrying.
  • You can substitute fresh basil for cilantro as a topping if preferred.
  • Store leftover pizza properly wrapped in the refrigerator; reheat in the oven for best texture.
  • Freezing dough halves allows for quick pizza making another day.

Find it online: https://dishcooks.com/homemade-bbq-chicken-pizza-recipe/