Description
Indulge in the ultimate Party-Ready BBQ Chicken Pizza that combines the rich aroma of melted cheese with tangy barbecue sauce. This easy-to-make pizza is perfect for any gathering, effortlessly impressing your guests while offering a delightful culinary experience. With its balance of sweet, smoky flavors and cheesy goodness, this dish transforms ordinary get-togethers into memorable feasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Additional BBQ sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and cook in a skillet over medium heat for 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Shred the cooked chicken using forks or hands.
- Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface, shaping it to fit your baking sheet or pizza stone.
- Spread BBQ sauce over the dough, then layer shredded chicken, red onions, and mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Drizzle additional BBQ sauce and sprinkle cilantro before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg