BBQ Chicken Pizza Cilantro (Printable)

Smoky BBQ chicken with red onion, fresh cilantro, and melted cheese on a golden crust.

# What You'll 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat 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.
05 - Top evenly with the shredded chicken and sliced red onion.
06 - Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the toppings, then season with freshly ground black pepper.
07 - Transfer the pizza to the oven and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.
08 - Remove from the oven and let cool for 2–3 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
09 - Slice and serve immediately.

# Tips from dashanddishes:

01 -
  • The smoky sweet combo hits every craving in one bite
  • Ready in 35 minutes but tastes like it came from a restaurant
02 -
  • Do not skip letting the dough rest or it will keep shrinking back when you try to stretch it
  • A hot pizza stone makes a huge difference for that crispy bottom crust
03 -
  • Let the pizza rest for a few minutes after baking so the cheese sets up slightly
  • Use a pizza cutter or sharp knife and clean it between slices for the cleanest cuts

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