Easy Homemade BBQ Chicken Pizza Recipe with Two Cheeses (Print version)
A smoky, cheesy BBQ chicken pizza with mozzarella, smoked gouda, tender chicken, red onion, and a crisp homemade-style crust.
# Ingredients:
For the pizza
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1 lb (450 g) pizza dough, room temperature
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1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
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1/2 cup (120 ml) BBQ sauce, plus 2 tablespoons for the chicken
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1 1/2 cups (180 g) cooked shredded chicken
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1 1/4 cups (140 g) shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
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3/4 cup (75 g) shredded smoked gouda cheese
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1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
# Instructions:
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Heat the oven to 475°F. Place a pizza stone or heavy sheet pan in the oven while it preheats for at least 20 minutes.
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In a bowl, toss the cooked shredded chicken with 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper until lightly coated.
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On a lightly floured surface, stretch the dough into a 12 to 14 inch round. Transfer it to parchment paper and brush the outer edge with olive oil.
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Spread 1/2 cup BBQ sauce over the dough, leaving a 1 inch border. Add half the mozzarella, the BBQ chicken, red onion, smoked gouda, and remaining mozzarella.
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Slide the pizza onto the hot stone or sheet pan. Bake for 11-14 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling and the crust is browned underneath.
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Let the pizza rest for 3 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro, slice, and serve hot.
# Good to know:
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Best with cooked rotisserie chicken or leftover grilled chicken.
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Use a thin layer of BBQ sauce to keep the crust crisp.
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Let refrigerated dough sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before stretching.