BBQ Chicken Pizza Cilantro (Printable)

Smoky chicken, red onion, and fresh cilantro atop a golden, bubbly crust with BBQ sauce.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough & Base

01 - 1 pound pizza dough, homemade or store-bought
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Sauce & Toppings

03 - ½ cup BBQ sauce, plus more for drizzling
04 - 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
05 - 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
06 - ½ cup shredded smoked gouda or cheddar cheese
07 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Finishing Touches

08 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 475°F. If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven as it preheats.
02 - Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to a 12-inch round. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel.
03 - Brush dough with olive oil. Spread BBQ sauce evenly over the surface, leaving a ½-inch border.
04 - Scatter shredded chicken evenly over the sauce. Sprinkle mozzarella and smoked gouda or cheddar cheese over the chicken.
05 - Top with thinly sliced red onions.
06 - Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling and lightly browned.
07 - Remove from oven. Drizzle with extra BBQ sauce if desired. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro before slicing and serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The smoky gouda cuts through the sweet BBQ sauce in ways regular pizza cheese never could
  • It comes together faster than delivery and tastes twice as good
02 -
  • Don't overload the sauce or the crust will steam instead of crisp up
  • Room temperature dough stretches so much easier than cold dough
03 -
  • Toss the chicken in a tablespoon of BBQ sauce before scattering it on the pizza
  • If using a pizza stone, rotate the pizza halfway through for even browning

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