Description
A smoky-sweet pizza with crispy crust, tangy BBQ sauce, juicy grilled chicken, and melted cheese. Topped with fresh herbs for a bold fusion of flavors, perfect for weeknight comfort or parties.
Ingredients
Homemade or Store-Bought Pizza Dough (1/2 recipe or 1 lb)
Olive Oil (1 Tbsp)
Cornmeal (1 Tbsp)
BBQ Sauce (1/3 cup + 2 Tbsp)
Chopped/Shredded Cooked Chicken (1 cup)
Mozzarella Cheese (2/3 cup, 70g)
Smoked Gouda Cheese (2/3 cup, 70g)
Red Onion (1/2 small, thinly sliced)
Cilantro or Basil (1 Tbsp chopped)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 475°F (246°C) for 15 minutes with a pizza stone if using
Grease a baking sheet with 1/2 Tbsp olive oil and dust with cornmeal
If using homemade dough, activate it per the pizza dough recipe
Roll dough into a 12-inch circle on a floured surface
Create raised edges by pinching dough up 1/2-inch thick along the perimeter
Cover with plastic wrap and let rest 5 minutes if dough resists shaping
Use fingers to dent dough surface to prevent air bubbles
Brush remaining olive oil over dough surface evenly
Sprinkle 1/3 cup BBQ sauce, leaving a 1-inch border on all sides
Top with chicken, mozzarella, smoked gouda, and red onion
Dollop remaining 2 Tbsp BBQ sauce over the center
Sprinkle chopped herbs
Bake at 475°F (246°C) for 12–15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese bubbles
Notes
Use chipotle BBQ sauce for extra smokiness
Substitute panko for a softer crust
Replace 50% of mozzarella with low-moisture part-skim cheese for a leaner version
Swap cheddar for smoked gouda if desired
For a faster version, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken
Cabbage side slaw pairs well and can be made ahead
Brush crust edges with water before baking for a darker finish
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg