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BBQ Chicken Pizza

This BBQ Chicken Pizza combines succulent grilled chicken, tangy barbecue sauce, and gooey cheese on a perfectly baked crust. It's a delicious twist on traditional pizza that is bound to impress your family and friends.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 oven
  • 1 baking sheet or pizza stone
  • 1 grill or skillet
  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 rolling pin

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 store-bought pizza dough pizza dough or homemade if preferred
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup corn, drained optional
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped optional
  • Olive oil olive oil for grilling
  • Salt and pepper salt and pepper for seasoning

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone in the oven if using one.
  • Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill or cook the chicken in a skillet over medium heat with a little olive oil for 6-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked. Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes.
  • Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, shred it into bite-sized pieces and mix it with half of the barbecue sauce in a mixing bowl.
  • Roll out store-bought dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness or shape homemade dough according to your recipe.
  • Transfer the rolled-out dough to a baking sheet or preheated pizza stone. Spread the remaining barbecue sauce evenly over the dough as the base.
  • Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the barbecue sauce, then distribute the BBQ chicken mixture evenly over the cheese.
  • Top with sliced red onions and corn, if using.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
  • Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro before slicing, if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in barbecue sauce for a few hours before grilling.
You can customize this pizza with additional toppings such as jalapeños or bell peppers, if desired.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated in the oven or microwave.