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Detailed shot of seasoned chicken chunks coated in rich, dark BBQ sauce for Homemade BBQ Chicken Pizza.

Homemade BBQ Chicken Pizza Recipe

This gourmet Homemade BBQ Chicken Pizza features a rustic crust loaded with seasoned chicken, bubbly mozzarella, vibrant red onions, and a rich, dark BBQ drizzle.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Homemade BBQ Chicken Pizza Ingredients
  • 1 lb pizza dough (450g) store-bought or homemade, room temperature
  • 1 tbsp cornmeal (15g) for dusting the pan
  • 0.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (225g) cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (15ml) for searing
  • 1 tsp paprika (5g)
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder (3g)
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt (3g)
  • 0.75 cup dark BBQ sauce (180ml) divided use
  • 2 cups whole-milk mozzarella cheese (225g) freshly shredded
  • 0.5 cup red onion (50g) thinly sliced
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (15g) roughly chopped

Equipment

  • 1 Pizza Stone or Heavy Baking Sheet Essential for achieving a crispy, rustic bottom crust.
  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet Used for searing the seasoned chicken to lock in juices.

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Place your pizza stone in the oven and preheat to 475°F (245°C). Lightly dust a pizza peel with cornmeal. Stretch the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle.
  2. Toss the chicken chunks with paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes until a deep golden-brown crust forms. Remove from heat and toss with 1/4 cup (60ml) of BBQ sauce.
  3. Spread the remaining 1/2 cup (120ml) of BBQ sauce over the dough. Top evenly with the freshly shredded mozzarella cheese, saucy chicken chunks, and vibrant red onion slices.
  4. Slide the pizza onto the preheated stone. Bake for 12-15 minutes until you achieve a generous layer of bubbly, slightly browned mozzarella cheese and a golden crust.
  5. Remove from the oven. Drizzle with a little extra BBQ sauce and sprinkle with fresh chopped green cilantro before slicing and serving.

Notes

Expert Tip 1: Always grate your own mozzarella cheese from a block for the best melt.
Expert Tip 2: Never bake the cilantro; add it fresh at the end to preserve its flavor and color.