BBQ Chicken Pizza
A flavorful BBQ Chicken Pizza loaded with tangy barbecue sauce, tender chicken, and melting cheese on a crispy crust, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the pizza
- 1 piece homemade or store-bought pizza dough
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus extra for drizzle
- 2-3 pieces chicken cutlets amount can vary based on preference
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (use more if desired, Sweet Baby Ray's recommended)
- 1/2 piece red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups mozzarella, grated
- 1/2 cup gouda, grated
- 1-2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- as desired fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Marinate chicken in 1/2 cup BBQ sauce for 25-30 minutes.
- Roll pizza dough into a 12" circle and place in refrigerator to chill.
- Drizzle a little olive oil into a skillet and cook chicken over medium-high heat until no longer pink, about 7-10 minutes.
- Remove from heat, let cool, and slice chicken into bite-size pieces.
Assembly
- Remove pizza dough from fridge, brush with olive oil, and spread remaining BBQ sauce, leaving edges sauce-free.
- Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of the mozzarella and 1/4 cup of the gouda all over the pizza, leaving edges clean.
- Top with sliced chicken and red onion, then sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Baking
- Place pizza on a round pan or baking sheet and bake in the oven for 15 minutes, until cheese is melted and crust is golden.
- Remove from oven, top with cilantro and pepper, and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Experiment with different cheeses to add a spicy kick. Leave edges of pizza dough without sauce for a better crust.