BBQ Chicken Pizza Cilantro (Printable View)
Smoky chicken, red onion, cilantro, and cheese blend on a crisp, 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
# Cooking Steps:
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. Slice and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of smoky BBQ sauce and fresh cilantro creates this incredible sweet and herbal contrast that keeps you reaching for another slice
- It comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like you spent hours planning it
02 -
- Don't overload the sauce or your crust will get soggy in the middle
- Letting the dough rest at room temperature makes stretching so much easier
03 -
- A pizza peel makes sliding dough onto the hot stone infinitely less stressful
- The cornmeal underneath is non-negotiable for getting that professional crunch