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A freshly baked BBQ chicken pizza topped with red onions, melted cheese, and fresh cilantro on a wooden board.

Classic BBQ Chicken Pizza

A crowd-pleasing pizza featuring tender chicken tossed in smoky BBQ sauce, sweet red onion, and a melty blend of mozzarella and Gouda cheese on a crispy crust.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the BBQ Chicken
  • 1 lbs Chicken breast boneless, skinless, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce plus extra for drizzling
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp Onion powder
For the Pizza
  • 1 Pizza dough 12-14 inch, store-bought, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup BBQ sauce for the base
  • 1 1/2 cups Mozzarella cheese shredded, low-moisture, part-skim
  • 1/2 cup Smoked Gouda cheese shredded
  • 1/2 Red onion small, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp Cilantro fresh, chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Large Skillet
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink. Drain any excess liquid.
  2. Stir in 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, ensuring the chicken is thoroughly coated and heated through. Remove from heat.
Assemble the Pizza
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly flour a baking sheet or pizza peel. If using a baking sheet, you may line it with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
  2. Carefully stretch or roll out the pizza dough into a 12-14 inch round or rectangle on your prepared surface.
  3. Spread 1/4 cup BBQ sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
  4. Evenly sprinkle the mozzarella cheese, followed by the smoked Gouda cheese, over the BBQ sauce base.
  5. Distribute the cooked BBQ chicken pieces and thinly sliced red onion over the cheese.
Bake the Pizza
  1. Transfer the pizza to the preheated oven. Bake for 12-18 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
  2. Once baked, carefully remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for 2-3 minutes before slicing.
  3. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and an optional drizzle of extra BBQ sauce just before serving.

Notes

For an extra crispy crust, preheat a pizza stone in your oven for at least 30 minutes before baking. You can also use leftover cooked chicken, simply toss it with BBQ sauce and heat through before assembling the pizza.