BBQ Chicken Pizza Cilantro (Printer-friendly)
Smoky chicken and tangy red onion combine with fresh cilantro on a golden bubbly crust.
# 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
# How to Prepare:
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 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.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors hit every comfort button in one bite
- It comes together faster than delivery and tastes infinitely better
02 -
- Less BBQ sauce is more initially, you can always add more after baking but too much will make your crust soggy
- Tossing the chicken in a tablespoon of sauce before topping distributes flavor better than mixing it all at once
03 -
- Let your dough sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before stretching, it resists less and cooperates more
- Wait 2 to 3 minutes before slicing to let the cheese set slightly, otherwise your toppings slide right off