Description
Indulge in the delicious flavors of BBQ chicken pizza with this easy homemade recipe. This BBQ Chicken Pizza Delight is topped with a savory barbecue sauce, tender chicken, two types of cheese, and finished with a pop of fresh cilantro for the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough:
- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
Barbecue Chicken Toppings:
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce, plus extra for drizzling
- 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C) and lightly oil a pizza pan or baking sheet.
- Prepare the Dough: Roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch round and place it on the prepared pan. Brush the edges lightly with olive oil.
- Add Toppings: Spread the barbecue sauce evenly over the base of the dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Top with shredded chicken, mozzarella, cheddar, and red onion slices.
- Bake: Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Drizzle with extra barbecue sauce and sprinkle with chopped cilantro before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use smoked or grilled chicken.
- You can also add sliced jalapeños or bacon for a spicy or smoky twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of pizza
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
