BBQ Chicken Pizza Cilantro (Printable)

Smoky BBQ chicken and fresh cilantro top a flavorful, cheesy pizza with red onions and tender chicken.

# What You Need:

→ Pizza Base

01 - 1 pound pizza dough, homemade or store-bought
02 - 1 tablespoon cornmeal or flour for dusting

→ Sauce

03 - 1/2 cup BBQ sauce

→ Toppings

04 - 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
05 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
06 - 1/2 cup shredded smoked Gouda or cheddar cheese
07 - 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
09 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
10 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Steps:

01 - Preheat your oven to 475°F. If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating.
02 - Lightly dust a pizza peel or baking sheet with cornmeal or flour. Stretch or roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle.
03 - Brush the dough lightly with olive oil. Spread the BBQ sauce evenly over the surface, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
04 - Sprinkle half of the mozzarella and smoked Gouda (or cheddar) over the sauce. Top evenly with the shredded chicken and sliced red onion.
05 - Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the toppings, then season with freshly ground black pepper.
06 - Transfer the pizza to the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.
07 - Remove from the oven and let cool for 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Slice and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The smoky Gouda adds this incredible depth that makes people think you spent hours on it
  • Leftover rotisserie chicken means this comes together faster than delivery would arrive
02 -
  • Do not overload the sauce or you will end up with a soggy crust
  • Let the oven fully preheat or the bottom will be doughy while the top burns
03 -
  • A pizza stone makes such a difference in crust texture
  • Room temperature dough stretches so much easier than cold dough

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