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Barbecue Chicken Pizza: A Smoky Cheese-Lover's Delight
Youssef Hb

Barbecue Chicken Pizza: A Smoky Cheese-Lover's Delight

A bold fusion of smoky tanginess and gooey cheese comfort. This adaptable recipe balances bold flavors and accessible ingredients for a crowd-pleasing dish perfect for busy evenings or gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 cup cooked chicken breast (shredded)
  • 3/4 cup barbecue sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded smoked gouda cheese
  • Garlic powder
  • Black pepper
  • Olive oil
  • Cornmeal (optional for crust texture)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 475°F. Place pizza stone in oven if available.
  2. Lightly flour surface. Stretch dough into 12-inch circle.
  3. Transfer to parchment-lined pizza pan or cornmeal-dusted peel.
  4. Brush dough edges with olive oil for golden crust color.
  5. Spread barbecue sauce across center of dough using spatula.
  6. Leave 1-inch border to form crust.
  7. Toss shredded chicken with garlic powder and black pepper in mixing bowl.
  8. Evenly sprinkle mozzarella and smoked gouda over the sauce.
  9. Distribute shredded chicken on top evenly.

Notes

Use cornmeal to dust the pan for bakery-style crust texture.
Substitute cilantro with parsley if preferred.
Adjust spice levels in the marinade to taste.
All ingredients bake simultaneously for streamlined prep.