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The BEST BBQ Chicken Pizza

The BEST BBQ Chicken Pizza

A bold, flavorful twist on pizza night featuring smoky BBQ sauce, juicy chicken, melty mozzarella, and fresh red onion. Perfectly balanced and insanely satisfying.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Pizza dough Homemade or store-bought
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce Use your favorite
  • 1 cup Cooked chicken Shredded or chopped rotisserie works great
  • 1 1/2 cups Mozzarella cheese Shredded
  • 1/2 cup Red onion Thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro Chopped for topping (optional)
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil For brushing crust optional
  • Salt & pepper To taste

Equipment

  • 1 Oven Preheated to 450°F
  • 1 Baking sheet or pizza stone
  • 1 Rolling Pin Or use hands to shape dough
  • 1 Mixing bowl For tossing chicken with sauce
  • 1 Pizza Cutter Or sharp knife

Method
 

Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).
  1. If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while it preheats.
Prep the dough.
  1. Roll out your pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer it to a lightly greased baking sheet or pizza peel (if using a stone).
Add the sauce.
  1. Spread BBQ sauce evenly over the crust, leaving a little border around the edges.
Top with chicken.
  1. Toss shredded chicken in a little extra BBQ sauce for extra flavor, then scatter it over the pizza.
Add cheese and onion.
  1. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly, then top with thinly sliced red onions.
Bake.
  1. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
Finish with flair.
  1. Let the pizza rest for 5 minutes. Top with chopped cilantro, a sprinkle of salt and pepper, and drizzle with a little extra BBQ sauce if you’re feelin’ it.
Slice and devour.
  1. Serve hot and enjoy the magic.

Notes

  • Want a spicy kick? Add sliced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce before baking.
  • Don’t skip resting the pizza for a few minutes before slicing—it helps everything settle.
  • This pizza is also great cold. Just sayin’.