Description
Delight in the vibrant flavors of BBQ chicken pizza, a dish that brings friends and family together with its perfect blend of crispy crust, tender chicken, and smoky BBQ sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pizza dough
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 475°F.
- Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Transfer the crust to a greased pizza pan or baking sheet.
- Brush the edges of the dough with olive oil.
- Shred or chop the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and toss with 2 tablespoons of BBQ sauce until well coated.
- Spread the remaining BBQ sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a 1-inch border for the crust.
- Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Distribute the BBQ chicken pieces and sliced red onions evenly over the cheese.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle fresh cilantro over the hot pizza before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, experiment with a mix of cheeses or different BBQ sauces. Consider adding jalapeños for a spicy kick!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: BBQ chicken pizza, pizza recipe, easy pizza