Description
This BBQ Chicken Pizza recipe features a flavorful combination of tangy barbecue sauce, tender shredded chicken, melted mozzarella, red onions, and roasted tomatoes on a crispy homemade pizza dough base. Perfectly baked to golden brown, this pizza is a delightful twist on classic flavors, making it an ideal meal for casual dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
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Pizza Base
- 1 pizza dough (not frozen)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing)
BBQ Toppings
- 1/3 cup BBQ sauce, more if needed
- 1-2 cups shredded chicken
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup red onion slices
- Roasted red tomatoes (about 1/4 cup)
- Fresh cilantro, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it’s hot enough for baking the pizza to a perfect crisp.
- Prepare the pizza base: Roll out your pizza dough if it isn’t pre-rolled. Lightly brush olive oil onto a pizza stone or large baking sheet, then carefully place the dough onto the prepared surface to prevent sticking.
- Apply the BBQ sauce: Spoon 1/4 cup of BBQ sauce evenly across the surface of the dough. Mix the remaining BBQ sauce with the shredded chicken to infuse it with extra flavor.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the BBQ sauce-covered dough. Next, distribute the BBQ sauced chicken, red onion slices, and roasted red tomatoes evenly on top.
- Bake the pizza: Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes or until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately top with fresh cilantro to add a burst of fresh flavor before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken is shredded finely for even coverage.
- Use a pizza stone for a crisper crust; otherwise, a baking sheet works fine.
- Adjust the amount of BBQ sauce to your taste preference.
- Roast your tomatoes ahead for a sweeter, richer flavor or substitute with sundried tomatoes.
- Let the pizza rest for a couple of minutes after baking for easier slicing.
