Chicken Pizza
Enjoy a delicious chicken pizza topped with smoky barbecue sauce, gooey cheeses, and tender chicken, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
For the Pizza Base
- 1 pound pizza dough a good foundation for your pizza
- 2 teaspoons olive oil adds richness and helps with browning
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce the star of the show for flavor
For the Toppings
- 1 cup low-moisture shredded mozzarella cheese for the ultimate cheesiness
- 1 cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese to introduce that smoky flavor
- 8 ounces cooked chicken breast, chopped protein that brings it all together
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion for a touch of sharpness
- to taste garnish chopped fresh cilantro brightens your dish
For Dusting
- as needed garnish finely ground cornmeal this helps prevent sticking
- as needed garnish all-purpose flour for rolling out dough
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 450°F and arrange a rack in the bottom third of your oven with a heavy baking sheet upside down on this rack.
- Divide the pizza dough into two equal pieces and dust a 12-inch piece of parchment paper with cornmeal. Roll out one piece into a thin 10-inch round. Use all-purpose flour if dough is sticky.
- Once the dough is rolled out, slide it onto the back of the preheated baking sheet using the parchment paper.
Assembly
- Brush half of the olive oil over the dough and spread half of the barbecue sauce over it, leaving about a 1/2-inch border.
- Layer half of the mozzarella and Gouda cheese over the sauce, add half of the chopped chicken and sliced red onion.
Baking
- Bake the pizza in the oven until the edges are golden-brown and crisp, approximately 10 to 12 minutes.
- Remove the pizza from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro. Cool for 2 minutes before slicing.
Repeat
- Use the remaining dough and toppings to create a second pizza by following the same steps.
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Notes
Serve with a side salad for a balanced meal. Consider offering additional toppings like extra chopped cilantro, red pepper flakes, or barbecue sauce.