Description
Homemade bbq chicken pizza blends American comfort food with California cuisine’s innovative spirit. Crisp crust, tangy sauce, and smoky chicken create a perfect balance of flavors you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ball pizza dough
- 1 pound chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
Toppings:
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
Seasoning and Preparation:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a scorching 475F (245C) to ensure a crisp pizza base.
- Gently stretch the pizza dough on a lightly dusted surface, creating a thin and even canvas.
- Transfer the dough onto a preheated pizza stone or baking sheet, then delicately brush with olive oil for a golden finish.
- Lavishly spread tangy BBQ sauce across the dough, maintaining a small perimeter for a rustic crust edge.
- Arrange tender shredded chicken evenly over the vibrant sauce, ensuring complete coverage.
- Scatter thinly sliced crimson onions across the chicken layer for a sharp, aromatic punch.
- Generously blanket the pizza with a harmonious blend of melty mozzarella and sharp cheddar cheeses.
- Delicately season with a pinch of salt and freshly cracked black pepper to elevate the flavor profile.
- Slide the pizza into the heated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust transforms to a rich golden brown and the cheese bubbles enticingly.
- Finish by sprinkling fresh, vibrant cilantro leaves over the hot pizza for a burst of herbal freshness before serving.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by marinating chicken in extra BBQ sauce before shredding for deeper taste profile.
- Swap traditional wheat dough with cauliflower or gluten-free crust for low-carb and celiac-friendly alternative.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like smoked gouda or pepper jack to add unique complexity to the pizza.
- For crispier crust, pre-bake the dough for 3-4 minutes before adding toppings and finishing the pizza.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg