Description
Homemade grilled bbq chicken pizza delivers smoky flavor and crispy crust in one delightful package. Grill marks and tangy sauce create a perfect summer meal that will satisfy pizza enthusiasts and backyard grill masters alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 large cooked and sliced chicken breast
- 2 cups (475 milliliters) shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) BBQ sauce
Toppings and Garnishes:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) thinly sliced red onion
- Fresh cilantro leaves
- Optional: Sliced jalapenos
- Optional: Bell peppers
- Optional: Bacon bits
Preparation Ingredients:
- Olive oil (for brushing the dough)
- Cornmeal (for dusting the pizza peel or grill grates)
Instructions
- Prepare the grill to 400-450°F with medium-high direct heat zones.
- Stretch pizza dough into a thin, round shape on a lightly cornmeal-dusted flat surface.
- Generously coat the dough’s surface with olive oil using a pastry brush.
- Pour BBQ sauce across the dough, spreading evenly with the back of a spoon to create a uniform layer.
- Distribute mozzarella and cheddar cheese across the sauce-covered surface, ensuring complete coverage.
- Arrange sliced chicken breast pieces strategically over the cheese layer.
- Scatter thinly sliced red onion rings across the pizza for added flavor complexity.
- Carefully transfer the prepared pizza onto clean, preheated grill grates.
- Close the grill lid and monitor the pizza, rotating occasionally to prevent burning.
- Cook for 12-14 minutes until the crust turns golden brown and crispy, cheese melts completely.
- Remove from grill and immediately garnish with fresh chopped cilantro leaves.
- Allow pizza to rest for 2-3 minutes before slicing and serving hot.
Notes
- Opt for a pizza stone or cast-iron skillet to distribute heat evenly and prevent burning the crust when grilling.
- Precook chicken slightly to ensure it’s fully cooked and stays juicy, preventing dry meat on the pizza.
- Use a thermometer to check chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F for food safety without overcooking.
- Experiment with alternative sauces like spicy chipotle or tangy honey mustard BBQ for unique flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg