BBQ Chicken Pizza
Just a few simple ingredients are needed to make a homemade delicious BBQ Chicken Pizza from scratch. It’s perfect for game day or a weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
- 1 pizza dough/crust 10-12 inch
- 1 cup cooked cubed or shredded chicken I grilled thin chicken cutlets and cut into small cubes
- ¾ cup spicy bbq sauce
- ½ cup shredded Colby Monterey Jack Cheese
- ¼ small red onion thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to the highest possible temperature (mine goes up to 550°F). If you’re using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to preheat as well.
- In a small bowl, combine the cooked chicken with half the bbq sauce.
- Sprinkle the pizza peel with semolina to prevent the dough from sticking, then shape/stretch your dough gently with your hands into a 10 or 12-inch circle (don’t use a rolling pin). Before adding any toppings, make sure that the pizza can slide off onto the pizza stone easily. If not, just lift it up gently and sprinkle with more semolina. Don’t push the dough too hard, and start working it from the center. Leave the edges puffed up for a great pizza shape and bubbles.
- Spread the remaining bbq sauce, add the chicken and spread it evenly. Top with shredded cheese and sliced onion.
- Brush the edges of the pizza with olive oil and bake in the preheated oven for 4-5 minutes. Switch on the broiler and bake for 3-5 more minutes, keeping an eye on the pizza as it bubbles and browns.
- Remove from the oven, allow to cool for 5-10 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro. Slice and serve.
Notes
Air Fryer: Small pizzas can be cooked in the air fryer. All air fryers will cook a bit differently, but I usually cook pizza in the air fryer for 5-7 minutes at 400°F/200°C to start. If the pizza looks like it needs more time, add 2 minutes and check again.
Sheet Pan: You will want to coat the sheet pan with olive oil, then form the dough into a circle or rectangle on the pan. Add the toppings, and bake in a preheated 450°F/230°C oven for 15-25 minutes. Keep an eye on things. If the bottom crust seems done but the top needs more time, switch to the broiler to finish the job.
Nutrition
Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 711mg | Potassium: 124mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 161IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 2mg
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