BBQ Chicken Pizza
A sweet, smoky, and savory pizza with tender chicken, hickory BBQ sauce, smoked Gouda, red onions, and fresh cilantro on a pre-baked crust. Perfect for game nights or family dinners.
Equipment
- 1 Saucepan For preparing chicken sauce
- 1 Baking Sheet or Pizza Stone For baking pizza
- 1 Knife For slicing onions and chopping cilantro
- 1 Cutting board For prep work Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 halves Boneless Chicken Breast Cooked, cubed (~1 lb)
- 1 cup Hickory-Flavored BBQ Sauce Choose low-sugar if possible
- 1 tbsp Honey Adds natural sweetness
- 1 tsp Molasses Source of iron and calcium
- 1/3 cup Brown Sugar Use sparingly for health
- 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped
- 1 Pre-baked Pizza Crust 12-inch
- 1 cup Smoked Gouda Cheese Shredded
- 1 small Red Onion Thinly sliced (1 cup)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine 1 cup hickory-flavored barbecue sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon molasses, 1/3 cup brown sugar, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Add 3 cooked and cubed boneless chicken breast halves (about 1 lb). Stir to coat, bring to a boil (3–5 minutes), then remove from heat.
- Place a 12-inch pre-baked pizza crust on a baking sheet or pizza stone. Spread the chicken and sauce mixture evenly over the crust, leaving a small border.
- Sprinkle 1 cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese evenly over the chicken mixture. Top with 1 cup thinly sliced red onion.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, until cheese is melted and crust is golden.
- Remove from oven, let cool for 2–3 minutes, slice into 8 wedges, and serve hot.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with grilled mushrooms or tofu.
- Pair with a green salad or coleslaw for a balanced meal.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat in oven for best texture.