Bar B Q Chicken Pizza
Grilled to perfection and layered with bold flavors, this Barbecue Chicken Pizza is a tantalizing twist on classic comfort food. Featuring a crispy 12-inch pizza crust as the base, this recipe combines smoky barbecue sauce, tender shredded chicken, and gooey, melted mozzarella for an irresistible medley of textures and tastes. Thinly sliced red onions add a subtle crunch, while a sprinkle of fresh cilantro delivers a burst of brightness, making it perfect for barbecue enthusiasts and pizza lovers alike. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy-to-follow recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Whether baked on a pizza stone for an authentic crisp or a sheet pan for convenience, this pizza guarantees restaurant-quality results right from your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large (approximately 12-inch) Pizza dough
- 1 cup Barbecue sauce
- 2 cups (shredded or chopped) Cooked chicken breast
- 2 cups (shredded) Mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 medium (thinly sliced) Red onion
- 0.25 cup (chopped, optional) Cilantro
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (for dusting, optional) Cornmeal
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating to ensure a crispy crust.
Lightly dust your countertop or a pizza peel with cornmeal. Roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle, ensuring it's an even thickness.
Spread 3/4 cup of barbecue sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving about a 1-inch border around the edges for the crust.
In a medium bowl, toss the shredded or chopped chicken with the remaining 1/4 cup of barbecue sauce until fully coated.
Distribute the barbecue chicken evenly over the sauced pizza dough.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of the chicken, making sure to cover it evenly.
Arrange the thinly sliced red onions over the cheese and chicken, ensuring an even distribution.
If using a pizza peel, gently transfer the prepared pizza onto the preheated pizza stone in the oven. If using a baking sheet, place the pizza directly on the baking sheet.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
Remove the pizza from the oven and drizzle with a small amount of olive oil for extra flavor (optional).
Let the pizza cool slightly for 2-3 minutes, then sprinkle the chopped cilantro on top if desired.
Slice the pizza into 8 even slices and serve immediately. Enjoy your homemade barbecue chicken pizza!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2466 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.4 g | 102% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.4 g | 162% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 434 mg | 145% | |
| Sodium | 5769 mg | 251% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 239.9 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 97.7 g | ||
| Protein | 190.7 g | 381% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 1753 mg | 135% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 1294 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
