Description
BBQ chicken pizza is a bold, flavorful twist on traditional pizza. Topped with smoky barbecue sauce, tender chicken, red onions, and melty cheese, it’s a savory-sweet favorite perfect for pizza night, summer gatherings, or whenever you’re craving something different.
Ingredients
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1 ball (12–14 oz) pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
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1/2 cup barbecue sauce (plus more for drizzling)
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1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
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1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
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1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
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1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing crust)
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All-purpose flour or cornmeal (for dusting)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
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Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a 10–12 inch circle. Transfer to parchment paper.
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Spread barbecue sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
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Sprinkle half of the cheese over the sauce.
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Evenly distribute the cooked chicken and sliced red onion over the cheese.
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Top with the remaining cheese.
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Brush the outer crust with olive oil for a golden finish.
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Transfer the pizza (on parchment) to the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet.
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Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Remove from oven, drizzle with extra barbecue sauce if desired, and sprinkle with chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes