Description

Delicious homemade BBQ chicken pizza featuring tender chicken, tangy barbecue sauce, melted mozzarella and gouda cheese, red onions, and fresh cilantro on a crispy golden crust.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound pizza dough
2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
¾ cup BBQ sauce
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup Gouda cheese, shredded
½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 475-500°F and let pizza dough come to room temperature for 30 minutes.
2. Stretch dough to desired size and brush with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt.
3. Spread ¾ cup BBQ sauce evenly over dough, leaving a small border.
4. Sprinkle half the mozzarella and gouda cheese over the sauce.
5. Distribute shredded chicken evenly across the cheese layer.
6. Add thinly sliced red onions over the chicken.
7. Top with remaining cheese to cover all ingredients.
8. Bake for 12-15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly with brown spots.
9. Remove from oven and let rest 2-3 minutes.
10. Garnish with fresh cilantro and slice to serve immediately.

Notes

Store leftover pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a 375°F oven for best results. Pizza can be frozen for up to 2 months. For extra crispy crust, pre-bake dough for 5-7 minutes before adding toppings.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 385
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 16g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 24g