Bbq Chicken Pizza Recipe

This is a recipe for classic BBQ chicken pizza with tangy BBQ sauce, chicken, and red onion. Gouda cheese gives the homemade pizza the most delicious smoky flavor and cilantro adds a touch of freshness. My pizza dough recipe makes enough for two 12-inch pizzas, so you can freeze half for later. It’s an easy thick-style pizza crust with unbeatable flavor.

Though store-bought crust is convenient, I suggest using homemade pizza dough for the BEST flavor. You could also use these toppings on whole wheat pizza dough instead. The bake time is exactly the same. Homemade pizza crust is so much easier than you think.

Let’s talk homemade pizza crust. I make this pizza dough every single week and there’s many reasons why I always go back to it:

It’s simply the best homemade pizza crust. I use Red Star Platinum in my pizza dough because it produces the best results. The Platinum line is fantastic; its careful formula strengthens your dough and makes making working with yeast simple. This is awesome if you’re a bread beginner! For this pizza dough, I use only enough yeast to get the job done.

After the pizza dough rises, it’s time to bake! Top the pizza dough with BBQ sauce, cooked chicken, lots of cheese, and red onion.

Pizza is done in about 15 minutes. Once the edges are browned, remove from the oven and top with chopped fresh cilantro. The fresh cilantro on the hot, cheesy pizza knocks every bite out of the park. If cilantro isn’t your thing, no worries! You can leave it off.

The flavors and textures in this pizza are incredible! You have the sweet tang from the BBQ sauce, the meaty chicken, the zesty red onion, fresh cilantro, smoky gouda, soft crust, crispy edges, and ultra cheesy mozzarella covering it all.

Homemade BBQ Chicken Pizza

This is a recipe for delicious BBQ chicken pizza with tangy BBQ sauce, chicken, and red onion. Gouda cheese gives the homemade pizza the most delicious smoky flavor and cilantro adds a fresh touch. My pizza dough recipe yields about 2 pounds of dough, which is enough for two 12-inch pizzas. Toppings listed below are enough for one 12-inch pizza. Freeze the rest of the pizza dough for another time, or make two pizzas by doubling the topping ingredients. Feel free to use 1 lb. store-bought pizza dough instead of homemade.

Prep: 2h10min

Total: 2h25min

Yield: 12

Ingredients:

• 1/2 recipe homemade pizza dough (or 1 lb. store-bought pizza dough)
• 1 Tablespoon (15ml) olive oil, divided
• 1 Tablespoon (8g) cornmeal
• 1/3 cup + 2 Tablespoons (130g) your favorite BBQ sauce
• 1 cup chopped or shredded cooked chicken (about one 8-ounce breast)
• 2/3 cup (70g) shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2/3 cup (70g) shredded smoked gouda cheese
• 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
• optional: chopped fresh cilantro for topping

Instruction:

1. Prepare pizza dough through step 3. If using store-bought frozen pizza dough, make sure it’s thawed.
2. Preheat oven to 475°F (246°C). Allow it to heat for at least 15–20 minutes as you shape the pizza in the next step. If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to preheat as well. Lightly grease a large baking sheet or pizza pan with 1/2 Tablespoon of olive oil. Sprinkle lightly with cornmeal, which gives the crust extra crunch and flavor.
3. When the homemade dough is ready, punch it down to release any air bubbles. Divide the dough in half and freeze half the dough for another time—see freezing instructions in the pizza dough recipe. On a lightly floured work surface using lightly floured hands or rolling pin, gently flatten the dough into a disc. Place on prepared pan and, using lightly floured hands, stretch and flatten the disc into a 12-inch circle, about 1/2-inch thick. If the dough keeps shrinking back as you try to stretch it, stop what you’re doing, cover it lightly and let it rest for 5–10 minutes, then try again. Once shaped into a 12-inch circle, lift the edge of the dough up to create a lip around the edges. I simply pinch the edges up to create the rim. If using a pizza stone, place the dough directly on a baker’s peel dusted with cornmeal. Cover dough lightly with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and allow to rest for a few minutes as you gather the pizza toppings.
4. Using your fingers, push dents into the surface of the dough to prevent bubbling. Brush remaining olive oil all over the dough. Top the dough evenly with 1/3 cup (about 95g) BBQ sauce. Toss the cooked chicken with the remaining BBQ sauce, then scatter all around the pizza. Add the cheeses and red onion.
5. Bake for 14–15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. Remove from the oven, and sprinkle with fresh cilantro, if desired.
6. Slice hot pizza and serve immediately. Cover leftover pizza tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Freezing and reheating instructions below.

Barbeque Chicken Pizza

Homemade BBQ chicken pizza made with bbq sauce, mozzarella, chicken, red onions and cilantro on perfect homemade pizza crust.

Prep: 10min

Total: 25min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 307 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 16 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 84 mg, Sodium 865 mg, Sugar 12 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• Dough for one large pizza
• 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken (, shredded rotisserie or about 2 chicken breasts)
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
• 1/4 large red onion (very thinly sliced)
• fresh cilantro (to taste)

Instruction:

1. Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F and prebake your pizza dough for 6 minutes.
2. Spread a thin layer of bbq sauce on top of the pre-baked pizza crust. Then top with a thin layer of mozzarella cheese and sliced red onion.
3. Add shredded rotisserie chicken to a bowl and cover it with a few tablespoons of bbq sauce. Toss to combine. Spread chicken pieces over the pizza.
4. Sprinkle another thin layer of cheese on top of the pizza, and add chopped cilantro, to taste.
5. Bake at 450 F for 10 -15 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.

BBQ Chicken Pizza

Time to ditch pizza delivery! You can make an even better-tasting pizza yourself with only a few ingredients and little prep time, and it goes way beyond just plain cheese and pepperoni. This barbecue chicken pizza packs a whole lot of flavor for pizza night thanks to ingredients like chicken, barbecue sauce, shredded mozzarella, red onion and cilantro. And it all starts with Pillsbury™ refrigerated classic pizza crust, so you don’t have worry about any fussy dough prep.

Prep: 15min

Total: 40min

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 430 , Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 1 , Fiber 1 g, Protein 29 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, servingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1070 mg, Sugar 13 g, Trans Fat 0 g

Ingredients:

• 1 can (13.8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Classic Crust Pizza Crust
• 2 cups coarsely chopped cooked chicken breast
• 3/4 cup barbecue sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, if desired

Instruction:

1. Heat oven to 400°F for dark or nonstick pan (425°F for all other pans). Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray.
2. Unroll dough in pan; starting at center, press dough into 15×10-inch rectangle. Bake 9 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
3. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix chicken and barbecue sauce until chicken is coated with sauce.
4. Sprinkle 1 cup of the cheese over partially baked crust. Spoon and carefully spread chicken mixture evenly over cheese. Top with red onion and remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake 8 to 11 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with cilantro. To serve, cut into 6 rows by 3 rows.

HOMEMADE BBQ CHICKEN PIZZA!

FAQ

How to make pizza with BBQ chicken?

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Place pizza crust on a baking sheet. Spread barbeque sauce on crust. Top with chicken, pepperoncini peppers, onion, and cilantro. Cover with Colby-Jack cheese.
3. Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 15 minutes.

What toppings are on a BBQ chicken pizza at Dominos?

What toppings are good on a chicken pizza?

• Buffalo Sauce and Ranch and/or Blue Cheese. That’s right – we’re talking about buffalo chicken pizza! …
• Bacon. Two different meats on one pizza? …
• Garlic. …
• Bell Peppers. …
• Pesto. …
• Gorgonzola Cheese.

Is BBQ sauce good as a pizza base?

What is on the backyard BBQ chicken pizza?