Description
Sizzling BBQ chicken pizza brings together tangy sauce, grilled chicken, and melted cheese in a mouthwatering culinary journey. Crisp crust and bold flavors make this classic American dish a crowd-pleasing favorite you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (14-ounce) pizza crust dough
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1 1/2 cups BBQ sauce
Cheese:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Vegetables:
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Position oven rack in the center and preheat to recommended pizza crust temperature, typically 425°F.
- Unroll prepared pizza dough onto a lightly greased baking sheet or preheated pizza stone, gently stretching to create an even surface.
- Drizzle and spread tangy BBQ sauce across the dough, leaving a small border around the edges for a crispy crust.
- Distribute cooked, tender chicken pieces uniformly over the sauced base, ensuring consistent coverage.
- Sprinkle thinly sliced red onions across the chicken for a sharp, aromatic flavor contrast.
- Generously layer shredded mozzarella cheese to create a rich, melty topping that will bind the ingredients.
- Transfer pizza to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese turns golden and bubbly and the crust edges become crisp and light brown.
- Carefully remove from oven, let rest for 2-3 minutes to allow cheese to set, then slice into wedges and serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Select high-quality BBQ sauce for maximum flavor impact, preferring smoky or tangy varieties that complement chicken perfectly.
- Ensure chicken is fully cooked and diced into uniform small pieces to guarantee even heat distribution and consistent texture across the pizza.
- Consider grilling chicken beforehand to add extra smoky depth and enhance the BBQ pizza’s authentic charred flavor profile.
- Experiment with alternative cheese blends like combining mozzarella with smoked gouda or sharp cheddar for a more complex taste experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg