BBQ Chicken Pizza Cilantro (Printable)

A golden crust topped with smoky BBQ, tender chicken, red onion, and cilantro.

# What You Need:

01 - 1 pound pizza dough, homemade or store-bought

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

03 - 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, plus more for drizzling

04 - 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced

05 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

06 - 1/2 cup shredded smoked gouda or cheddar cheese

07 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

08 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

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 1/2-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 to 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.

01 -

Delivers big bold smoky BBQ flavor without needing a grill or smoker
Comes together faster than delivery and tastes infinitely better fresh from your oven

02 -

Don't overload the sauce or your crust will turn soggy in the middle, a sad mistake I have made more than once
Let the pizza rest for about 2 minutes after baking so the cheese sets slightly and slices cleanly

03 -

Toss your shredded chicken in a tablespoon of BBQ sauce before topping for maximum flavor penetration
A pizza peel makes transferring dough to the oven infinitely easier and less stressful