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Flavorful BBQ Chicken Pizza

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A quick and easy BBQ chicken pizza topped with red onion and fresh cilantro, delivering a perfect blend of smoky, sweet, and fresh flavors. Ideal for casual gatherings or a satisfying weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ball (about 12 oz / 340 g) pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
  • 2 cups (about 200 g) shredded cooked rotisserie chicken or grilled chicken breast
  • ½ cup (120 ml) smoky and slightly sweet BBQ sauce
  • ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
  • 1 ½ cups (about 150 g) shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup (50 g) shredded smoked gouda or cheddar cheese (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, for brushing the crust
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat for about 30 minutes.
  2. Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch (30 cm) circle about ¼ inch (6 mm) thick. Let rest 5 minutes if dough springs back.
  3. In a bowl, toss shredded cooked chicken with ½ cup BBQ sauce until coated but not drenched.
  4. Transfer rolled dough onto parchment paper. Brush crust edges with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder and a pinch of salt.
  5. Spread a thin layer of BBQ sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around edges.
  6. Sprinkle half the mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
  7. Scatter the BBQ chicken mixture evenly over the cheese.
  8. Add the thinly sliced red onions evenly on top.
  9. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and optional smoked gouda or cheddar cheese over the pizza.
  10. Using a pizza peel or baking sheet, transfer the pizza with parchment onto the preheated stone or baking sheet.
  11. Bake for 12-15 minutes, rotating halfway through, until cheese is bubbly and crust is crisp and slightly charred.
  12. Remove pizza from oven and immediately sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro over the top.
  13. Let pizza cool for 2-3 minutes before slicing into 8 pieces and serving.

Notes

Do not overload BBQ sauce to avoid soggy crust. Use freshly shredded cheese for better melt and texture. Preheat baking surface for a crisp crust. Thinly slice red onions to soften but retain crunch. Add cilantro after baking to keep fresh flavor. If crust darkens too fast, lower oven temperature or par-bake crust before toppings. Soak red onions in cold water for 10 minutes if too strong.

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Keywords: BBQ chicken pizza, red onion, cilantro, easy pizza recipe, quick dinner, smoky pizza, homemade pizza, rotisserie chicken pizza

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