Description
Amazing BBQ Chicken Pizza is a smoky, tangy, and cheesy homemade pizza loaded with barbecue sauce, tender chicken, red onions, and mozzarella. It’s the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and smoky flavors — a true crowd-pleaser for pizza night!
Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Cornmeal or flour, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the pizza dough into a 12-inch round or rectangle.
- Transfer the dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet or a pizza peel dusted with cornmeal.
- Brush the dough lightly with olive oil, then spread barbecue sauce evenly over the surface, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Top with chicken, red onion slices, mozzarella, and cheddar cheese.
- Sprinkle with smoked paprika and garlic powder.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until the crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Remove from oven and drizzle with extra barbecue sauce.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use any favorite barbecue sauce — smoky, sweet, or spicy — to customize flavor.
- Rotisserie chicken works great for convenience.
- Try adding bacon or jalapeños for extra flavor and texture.
- To make it crispier, bake directly on a preheated pizza stone or steel.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American