🍗 BBQ Chicken Pizza Recipe

 Here’s a bold, flavorful recipe for BBQ Chicken Pizza—smoky, sweet, cheesy, and loaded with tender chicken. A total crowd-pleaser!

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🧾 Ingredients

For the Dough (or use store-bought):

• 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)

• 1 tsp sugar

• ¾ cup warm water (110°F / 45°C)

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tbsp olive oil

For the Toppings:

• ½ cup BBQ sauce (use your favorite—sweet, smoky, or spicy)

• 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

• 1 cup cooked chicken breast (shredded or chopped)

• ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion

• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

• Optional: gouda cheese, jalapeño slices, or crushed red pepper

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👨‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Make the Dough

1. Combine yeast, sugar, and warm water. Let it sit for 5–10 mins until foamy.

2. Stir in flour, salt, and olive oil. Knead for 5–7 mins until smooth.

3. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.

Step 2: Prep the Chicken

• Toss the cooked chicken in about 2–3 tbsp of BBQ sauce for extra flavor.

Step 3: Preheat the Oven

• Preheat to 475°F (245°C). Pizza stone? Heat that too.

Step 4: Assemble the Pizza

1. Roll out dough to 12 inches.

2. Spread BBQ sauce evenly over the base.

3. Add mozzarella (and gouda if using).

4. Top with BBQ chicken, red onion slices, and optional jalapeños.

Step 5: Bake

• Bake 12–15 mins until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.

Step 6: Garnish & Serve

• Sprinkle with chopped cilantro right after baking. Let cool slightly, slice, and serve hot!

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Want a spicy honey drizzle on top or turn it into a BBQ Chicken Calzone? I can help remix that!